Application of two-parameter scoliometer values for predicting scoliotic Cobb angle

Abstract Background Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, in which obvious curves are visible in radiographic images, is also seen in combination with lumps in the back. These lumps contribute to inclination, which can be measured by a scoliometer. To the authors’ knowledge, there are no previous formula...

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Main Authors: Hsuan-Hsiao Ma, Ching-Lung Tai, Lih-Huei Chen, Chi-Chien Niu, Wen-Jer Chen, Po-Liang Lai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BioMedical Engineering OnLine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12938-017-0427-7