I am working on a new research about scoliosis and I have a question and I need your advice. I know there is a cut off for angle of trunk rotation (ATR) measured by scoliometer for radiographic consultation and it is accepted as 5 degree or 7 degree according to different studies. But I've searched the literature and couldn't find. Does any classification exist like mild ATR, moderate ATR and severe ATR? I need some categorizations about ATR in my study, what do you suggest me?
Dear Luca
Thank you very much for support.
I've read the article, actually it is very helpful for me.
Kind regards
Gozde
Godze,
and interesting question . There is currently no classification that i am aware of and since I think it will be helpful to have one, you should work on developing one yourself!
The scoliometer has been shown to be useful in scoliosis screening and rules and levels developed for its use in a classification. I have used the following method. With the patient bent forward with the spine parallel to the floor, I select the point of greatest rotation, and place a horizontal line across. I measure then the distance in centimeters from the spinous process to that line . I call anything under 2 cm a mild rotation,2-4 cms moderate and greater than 4, severe. With, radiographs, Nash Moe is inaccurate and unable to be used post operatively . Aaro and Dahlborns method is accurate but requires a CAT scan with the attendant radiation to the trunk.
Perhaps surface topography will help in the future?
Dear Dr. King
Thank you for your recommendation. It seems quite useful.
Do you have a paper about this measurement method, I would like to read and follow ?
- Badges
- Science topic
- Similar topics
- Data Mining
- Classification