Kyphosis, Scoliosis
Conditions
Keywords
spinal curvatures
Brief summary
Measurement of bone length in subjects diagnosed with kyphosis and scoliosis using the Lunar iDXA x-ray scan.
Detailed description
To determine if bone density scanning (DEXA) and the use of a computer software program can make accurate measurements of the curvature(s) of the spine (Cobb angle)in patients with kyphosis and scoliosis compared to x-rays of the spine.
Interventions
PROCEDURELunar iDXA x-ray scan
Subjects will lay either on their back or side depending whether subject has kyphosis or scoliosis. After the DEXA scan the computer will calculate the Cobb angle. The calculation of Cobb angle from the DEXA scan will be compared to the conventional spine x-ray.
Sponsors
GE Healthcare
University of Michigan
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* 18 years of age * Have Kyphosis or Scoliosis * Have had an x-ray of the spine performed within 3 months time
Exclusion criteria
* Are unwilling to read and sign this document * Are pregnant or if you have not had a negative pregnancy test just prior to the iDXA scan. * Have severe deformities of your back * Unable to lay on the scanning table for the scan
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb angle measurements in degrees of spine curvature | 3 year | Comparison of iDXA Cobb anle measurements with Cobb angle measurements from radiographs |
Outcome results
None listed