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Table 2 Strength of recommendation grading used in these guidelines

From: 2016 SOSORT guidelines: orthopaedic and rehabilitation treatment of idiopathic scoliosis during growth

Strength of recommendation

Meaning

A

It must be applied widely and to all patients with this specific need

B

It is important, but does not have to be applied to all patients with this specific need

C

Less important, it can be applied on a voluntary basis

D

Very low importance