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Review Study on the Measurement Tools of Scoliosis: Mainly on Non-radiological Methods

Journal of Korean Medicine / Journal of Korean Medicine, (P)1010-0695; (E)2288-3339
2021, v.42 no.1, pp.75-99
https://doi.org/10.13048/jkm.21006










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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the characteristics, validity, and reliability of non-radiological assessment tools of scoliosis that have been studied so far. Methods: Electronic databases including Pubmed, Cochrane Library, CNKI, Science On, RISS, OASIS were searched by keywords including ‘scoliosis assessment’, ‘scoliosis screening’, ‘physical examination’, ‘functional measurement’, ‘photography’, and ‘smartphone’. Results: 32 articles using radiation-free assessments were identified from 1,011 records. The mostly used non-radiological methods were Surface topography, Scoliometer, Ultrasound, Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging, and Photography. The other methods were Gait analysis, 3D depth sensor imaging, and Low intensity electromagnetic scan. Conclusions: It was found that non-radiological assessment tools might reduce the number of radiographs taken in scoliosis patients. To increase the reliability and validity, further research on the measurement tools of scoliosis will be needed.

keywords
Scoliosis, Scoliosis measurement tools, Scoliosis assessment, Non-radiological assessment, Clinical practice, Diagnosis


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