Scoliose spine deformity
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht
Eligibility
Age
2 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria: male or female between 6 and 18 years of age, planned to undergo an anterior-posterior and lateral radiograph as part of their visit to the outpatient orthopaedic clinic for assessment of a (possible) scoliosis.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A potential subject who is not able to stand or sit for two minutes during the ultrasound procedure will be excluded from participation in this study. Furthermore, AIS patients that completed the previous Scolioscan study (METC number: 16-389), will be excluded. If the previous Scolioscan study (METC number: 16-389) is completed, the patients that visit the University Medical Centre Utrecht for their follow-up, will be included in the current study. Last, patients with a pacemaker will be excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameter is the thoracic and lumbar Cobb angle measured by ultrasound device and to compare with the Cobb angle measured by X-rays. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary, the sagittal alignment will be measured, more specifically the thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis will be measured. The last parameter is the vertebral rotation. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed