Abstract
Background The Instability Severity Index Score (ISIS) was developed to help determine the prognosis for recurrent shoulder instability and to assist surgical decision-making. The radiographic portion of the ISIS represents a substantial portion of the total score. The present study examined the intra- and inter-rater agreement, reliability and accuracy of the radiographic components of the ISIS. Methods Four assessors evaluated 49 blinded shoulder radiographs. Assessors documented their observation of the presence of a Hill–Sachs lesion and/or a loss of glenoid contour. Radiographs were reviewed twice in random order over two sessions. Intra- and inter-rater reliability and accuracy were calculated. Results Intra-rater agreement ranged from 71% to 94% for the presence of a Hill–Sachs lesion and 85% to 94% for a loss of glenoid contour. Intra-rater kappa values ranged from 0.41 to 0.86 and 0.56 to 0.74, respectively. Inter-rater agreement was found to be 63% to 78% and 78% to 90% for Hill–Sachs and glenoid lesions, respectively. Corresponding kappa values were 0.31 and 0.48. Accuracy ranged from 29% to 57% for Hill–Sachs and 65% to 73% for glenoid lesions. Conclusions In the present study, intra- and inter-rater reliability of the radiographic portion of the ISIS demonstrated limited kappa and accuracy. We suggest that the ISIS should be used with caution as a guide for surgical management.
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