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Spine and back-shape changes in scoliosis

Year: 1988

Type: article

Abstract: Thirty-five untreated patients with scoliosis were studied by Cobb radiography and back-surface photogrammetry on each of at least two clinic visits. Also, the maximum vertebral axial rotation was measured. Each pair of patient visits was classified as showing either a progression, improvement, or no change in the scoliosis using a threshold of 5 degrees change in the Cobb angle. The computer Cobb measurement was the most precise measurement, and the back-surface measurements were the least precise. The Cobb measurement of scoliosis is the most precise for detecting small changes, but can be improved by a computerized analysis of digitized radiographs.

Source: Acta Orthopaedica

DOI: 10.1080/17453678809169692

Authors: Ian A. F. Stokes, Debra Shuma-Hartswick, Morey S. Moreland

Institution: University of Vermont

Language: English

Topic: Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,779