External validation of 12 existing survival prediction models for patients with spinal metastases.

Journal: The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society
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Abstract

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Survival prediction models for patients with spinal metastases may inform patients and clinicians in shared decision-making.

Authors

  • B J J Bindels
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • R H Kuijten
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • O Q Groot
  • E H Huele
    Division of Imaging and Oncology, Utrecht University, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • R Gal
    Division of Imaging and Oncology, Utrecht University, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • M C H de Groot
    Central Diagnostic Library, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • J M van der Velden
    Division of Imaging and Oncology, Utrecht University, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • D Delawi
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Antonius Medical Center, Koekoekslaan 1, 3435 CM, Nieuwegein, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • J H Schwab
  • H M Verkooijen
    Division of Imaging and Oncology, Utrecht University, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands; Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • J J Verlaan
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht - Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • D Tobert
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
  • J P H J Rutges
    Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, Doctor Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands. Electronic address: j.rutges@erasmusmc.nl.