Non-Invasive Assessment of Back Surface Topography: Technologies, Techniques and Clinical Utility.
Sensors (Basel)
; 23(20)2023 Oct 16.
Article
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| ID: mdl-37896577
ABSTRACT
(1) Background:
Frequent exposure to ionising radiation is often used to determine the diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), a lateral curvature of the spine in those aged between 10 and 18 years, and a treatment plan according to Cobb angle. This narrative review outlines the clinical utility of surface topography (ST), a radiation-free imaging modality. (2)Methods:
Publicly available databases were searched to yield literature related to ST. Identified articles were classified based on the equipment used and in order of how it was developed, i.e., historical, recent developments, and state-of-the-art developments. (3)Conclusions:
ST is a reliable cost-effective non-invasive technique that provides an alternative to radiation-based imaging to aid with the diagnosis and potential screening of AIS. Several scanning methods are available, which allows ST to be used in several clinical environments. Limitations of inter-reliability and differences of apparatus resulting in variations of data have been noted through this narrative review.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Escoliosis
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Columna Vertebral
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Sensors (Basel)
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido