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Evaluation of Scoliosis With a Commercially Available Ultrasound System

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Currently, radiography with measurement of the Cobb angle is still considered the reference standard for diagnosing scoliosis. However, the ionizing radiation hazard is drawing wide attention. Can 3‐dimensional (3D) ultrasound… Click to show full abstract

Currently, radiography with measurement of the Cobb angle is still considered the reference standard for diagnosing scoliosis. However, the ionizing radiation hazard is drawing wide attention. Can 3‐dimensional (3D) ultrasound (US) be an alternative modality for diagnosing and monitoring patients with scoliosis? The aim of our study was to assess the reliability and validity of 3D US imaging in the evaluation of scoliosis.

Keywords: scoliosis commercially; evaluation scoliosis; scoliosis; commercially available; available ultrasound

Journal Title: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine
Year Published: 2019

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