Observational studyEuropean spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society2026
Radiation-free 3D assessment of back height differences via three-dimensional depth sensing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: prospective, single-center, observational study.
Observational study in European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06717568 (Assessment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Based on 3D Imaging Technology Using a Depth Camera), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers.
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Assessment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Based on 3D Imaging Technology Using a Depth Camera
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- State-of-the-art review in AI and digital technologies for spine deformity.Spine deformity · 2026Review
- Answer to the letter to the editor of C. Liu, et al. concerning "Real-time video communication during percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy is beneficial to postoperative recovery: a single-center retrospective study" by Zhicheng Pan, et al. (Eur spine J [2025]: doi: 10.1007/s00586-025-08777-1).European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2025Article
- Answer to the letter to the editor of L. Liu, et al. concerning "Real-time video communication during percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy is beneficial to postoperative recovery a single-center retrospective study" by Z. Pan, et al. (Eur spine J [2025] doi: 10.1007/s00586-025-08777-1).European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2025Article
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Abstract
purposeAdolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional (3D) spinal deformity that can lead to serious physical and psychological effects, making early and accurate detection essential. Back height difference (BHD) represents a promising parameter for non-invasive scoliosis assessment using 3D depth-sensing systems. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and clinical utility of BHD using a 3D depth-sensing imaging system to assess AIS and its correlation with clinical indicators.
methodsThis study is a prospective, single-center, observational study. Thirty-six patients with AIS were enrolled to compare the reliability between the scoliosis measuring scale and a 3D depth-sensing imaging system. Additionally, 128 patients were included to evaluate the correlation of BHD with the angle of trunk rotation (ATR) and the Cobb angle.
resultsBHD showed excellent reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient > 0.90), strong correlation with ATR (R ≤ 0.874; p < 0.001), and moderate correlation with Cobb angle (R ≤ 0.653; p < 0.001). Subgroup analyses showed the highest correlation in thoracic curves. BHD was sensitive in detecting advanced deformities and maintained strong correlations in mild curves.
conclusionAlthough not a substitute for radiographs, BHD provides a radiation-free tool for early AIS screening and management, with good reproducibility and alignment with radiographic and trunk rotation measures. Notably, its radiation-free nature aids in reducing exposure among pediatric cohorts.
trial registrationClinicaltrials.gov NCT06717568 (20241205).
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