Condition: Adolscent Idiopathic Scoliosis · Sponsor: Joint Scoliosis Research Center of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Nanjing University
Introduction Scoliosis is a three dimensional spinal deformity, in the coronal plane, sagittal and transverse planes. The conventional method for assessment of severity of scoliosis is by measuring the Cobb angle on x-ray radiographs of the whole spine. The drawback with x-ray radiography is that it involves radiation. In light of this, a radiation-free ultrasound imaging system, the Scolioscan, has been developed for quantitative assessment of spinal deformity. This study aims at evaluating the effectiveness of Scolioscan for screening scoliosis among school children in Hong Kong. Benefit and harm The results of this study will carry significant impacts in that if Scolioscan is proven to be accurate for screening scoliosis among school children, it can be incorporated in the algorithm for screening scoliosis with the intention of reducing unnecessary x-ray exposure. Scolioscan is a radiation-free ultrasound system. Procedures 1. This is a longitudinal study on school children screened for scoliosis at the Student Health Service Centres of Department of Health. If the subject and the guardians agree to participate in the study, ultrasound scanning of the spine using the Scolioscan will be performed. No additional visit is required beyond the routine practice. Clinical assessment of apical rotation of the spine with the subjects bending forward will also be measured using a Scoliometer at the first clinic visit and subsequent clinic follow- up visits at Prince of Wales Ho…
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Cheuk Kin Kwan, MBChB, MSc · +852 52282369 · ericckkwan@cuhk.edu.hk
Cheuk Wing Ng · +852 3505 3309
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