Three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound imaging for quantitative assessment of frontal cobb angles in patients with idiopathic scoliosis - a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Measurement of Cobb angle in the frontal plane from radiographs is the gold standard of quantifying spinal deformity in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). As a radiation free alternative, ultrasonography (USG) for quantitative measurement of frontal cobb angles has been reported. However, a systematic review and meta-analysis on the reliability of ultrasound comparing with the gold standard have not yet been reported.

Objectives

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate (1) the reliability of ultrasound imaging compared with radiographs in measuring frontal cobb angle for screening or monitoring in AIS patients; (2) whether the performance of USG differ when using different anatomical landmarks for measurement of frontal cobb angles.

Method

SUBMITTER: Kwan CK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11881507 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature