Spine and back-shape changes in scoliosis

Authors

  • Ian A. F. Stokes
  • Debra Shuma-Hartswick
  • Morey S. Moreland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/17453678809169692

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° 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.

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Published

1988-01-01

How to Cite

Stokes, I. A. F., Shuma-Hartswick, D., & Moreland, M. S. (1988). Spine and back-shape changes in scoliosis. Acta Orthopaedica, 59(2), 128–133. https://doi.org/10.1080/17453678809169692