Comparison of the performance of a Three-Dimensional Body Scanner and radiography in evaluating adult scoliosis

The 3D body scanner exhibits promise for assessing spinal alignment and measuring the Cobb angle in patients with adult scoliosis, offering a reliable alternative to traditional radiographic methods. Its accuracy was not affected by obesity-related indices, supporting its applicability across diverse patient body types. Future research should focus on refining scanning protocols and integrating patient-reported outcomes to enhance clinical utility.

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PeerJ
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2026-02-03
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https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20752
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Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
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Comparison of the performance of a Three-Dimensional Body Scanner and radiography in evaluating adult scoliosis

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Comparison of the performance of a Three-Dimensional Body Scanner and radiography in evaluating adult scoliosis

Cindy Lin, Ting-Ju Kuo, Chin-Yin Yu, Chih-Wei Peng, Hung-Chou Chen, Jui-Chi Lin
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The 3D body scanner exhibits promise for assessing spinal alignment and measuring the Cobb angle in patients with adult scoliosis, offering a reliable alternative to traditional radiographic methods. Its accuracy was not affected by obesity-related indices, supporting its applicability across diverse patient body types. Future research should focus on refining scanning protocols and integrating patient-reported outcomes to enhance clinical utility.

PeerJVol. 14
Wan Fang Hospital (TW), Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital (TW), Taipei Medical University (TW)
Openalex Percentile: Top 68%
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