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This study was devised to develop a simple computerised method for measuring and quantifying the magnitude of spinal curvatures. A digitally scanned antero-posterior radiographic image was used. The vertebral column was defined as a line that can be subdivided into a number of segments, rather than into the exact number of vertebrae. The technique developed allows an observer to measure the spinal curvature with a high resolution and accuracy. One important advantage of the technique is that the assessor does not need to be skilled or experienced in measurement of a spinal curvature.
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Chockalingam, N., Dangerfield, P.H., Giakas, G. et al. Computer-assisted Cobb measurement of scoliosis. Eur Spine J 11, 353–357 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-002-0386-x
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-002-0386-x