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Evaluating the influence of patient positioning on the accuracy of Ortelius 800 measurements for scoliosis

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Procedure A volunteer patient with scoliosis had standing radiographs taken to document the actual curve dimensions. The Ortelius was used to take repeated measurements of the spine with the patient standing in the usual position. The patient was then positioned using a wide-based stance, with hands forward on the wall to brace themselves in a stable position. In addition, the spinous processes were marked to allow the examiner to more reliably find them each time. Measurements were repeated using these new methods.

Source: Scoliosis

DOI: 10.1186/1748-7161-4-s1-o18

Authors: Patrick Knott, Steven Mardjetko, Megan Dunn, Daniel Johnson, Stephen Cruze, Juliette Moore

Institutions: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Rush University, Illinois Bone and Joint Institute

Language: English

Topic: Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W2151651782

FWCI: 0.336

Cites: 5

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10