Radiographic Clarity of the External Auditory Meatus as a Cranial Reference Point in Spinal Deformity Patients: A Pilot Interobserver Study

: Although anatomically close to the MNI, the EAM demonstrated inferior radiographic clarity and reproducibility. These findings suggest that the EAM may have limitations as a cranial reference landmark.

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Journal of Clinical Medicine
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2026-04-14
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https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15082971
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Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
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Radiographic Clarity of the External Auditory Meatus as a Cranial Reference Point in Spinal Deformity Patients: A Pilot Interobserver Study

박세준, Hyun Jun Jang, Sung Uk Kuh, Keun Su Kim et al.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
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Radiographic Clarity of the External Auditory Meatus as a Cranial Reference Point in Spinal Deformity Patients: A Pilot Interobserver Study

박세준, Hyun Jun Jang, Sung Uk Kuh, Keun Su Kim, 이인수, Bong Ju Moon, Jeong Yoon Park, Dong Kyu Chin, Pyung Goo Cho, Kyung Hyun Kim, Dongkyu Kim, J W Ha, Jaemin Kim
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: Although anatomically close to the MNI, the EAM demonstrated inferior radiographic clarity and reproducibility. These findings suggest that the EAM may have limitations as a cranial reference landmark.

Journal of Clinical MedicineVol. 15(8)
Gangnam Severance Hospital (KR), Ajou University (KR)
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