A new tool by which to visualise adolescent idiopathic scoliosis as a continuous process

K. M. Bagnall, B. Thomas, M. Moreau, V. J. Raso, J. Mahood, D. Hill, J. Zhao, J. Kautz

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Abstract

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a continuous process that produces a three-dimensional deformity. Observation of radiographs taken at irregular intervals fails to provide a continuous view of curve development. Morphing is a computer technique by which a 'start' image can be blended into an 'end' image. The application of this technique to sequential pairs of images collected from a patient during visits to the clinic produces movies in which die continuous development of scoliosis can be seen. Such movies can be created from radiographs, cosmesis images, or combined images where the radiographs have been superimposed on the cosmesis images. Real-time movies can also be created showing appropriate patient data to accompany the curve development. The movies have been found to be especially useful in patient education but are also expected to provide improvements in clinical management as well as information relating to the aetiology of AIS. It must always be remembered that the interpolated images are computer generated but there are few limitations of Uie technique in relation to validity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationResearch into Spinal Deformities 2
PublisherIOS Press
Pages65-68
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9051994303, 9789051994308
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1 1999
Event2nd Biannual Meeting of the International Research Society of Spinal Deformities, IRSSD 1998 - Burlington, VT, United States
Duration: Jun 1 1998Jun 1 1998

Publication series

NameStudies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume59
ISSN (Print)0926-9630
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8365

Other

Other2nd Biannual Meeting of the International Research Society of Spinal Deformities, IRSSD 1998
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBurlington, VT
Period6/1/986/1/98

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Health Informatics
  • Health Information Management

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