Assessment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using 3D Imaging Technology with a Depth Camera

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating a new method to assess Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), a common spinal deformity in teenagers. They aim to improve early diagnosis and accurate evaluation of scoliosis progression by using a 3D depth camera, which offers a precise and radiation-free way to measure back surface shape. Traditional methods like trunk rotation angle (ATR) and Cobb angle rely on X-rays and clinical exams but have limitations such as radiation exposure and lower sensitivity. This study uses the Kinect v2 depth camera to capture detailed 3D images of the back, focusing on measuring the Back Height Difference (BHD) as a quantitative indicator of spinal deformity. Participants will also have their ATR measured with a Scoliometer and Cobb angle assessed by spinal specialists. Measurements are repeated by different assessors to ensure accuracy, with procedures spaced by five minutes and averages taken. If Cobb angle measurements vary significantly, a senior physician will review them. Participants aged 10 to 18 with diagnosed AIS will undergo these assessments during a short-term inpatient stay of five days. Researchers will collect data on back height difference and trunk rotation angle on the first day of admission. The study monitors participants' ability to complete standardized tests without any treatment intervention. This observational study provides a safer, radiation-free alternative to traditional scoliosis assessment methods.

3D Depth Camera-Based Assessment of Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisUsing a Depth Camera