3D ultrasound imaging provides reliable angle measurement with validity comparable to X-ray in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

• Published in: Journal of orthopaedic translation Vol. 29; pp. 51 - 59
• Main Authors: Lee, Timothy Tin-Yan, Lai, Kelly Ka-Lee, Cheng, Jack Chun-Yiu, Castelein, René Marten, Lam, Tsz-Ping, Zheng, Yong-Ping
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore Elsevier (Singapore) Pte Ltd 01.07.2021; Chinese Speaking Orthopaedic Society; Elsevier
• Subjects: Curve angles; Original; Reliability; Scoliosis; Three-dimensional ultrasound imaging; Validity; Three-dimensional ultrasound imaging; Validity; Reliability; Scoliosis; Curve angles

The application of ultrasound imaging for spine evaluation could minimize radiation exposure for patients with adolescence idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). A customized three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound imaging system has been demonstrated to provide reliable and valid coronal curvature measurements. How...