Scoliosis School Screening Using Electronic Devices in Henan Province, China: An Exploratory Study.

ABSTRACT: Study DesignAn Exploratory Study.ObjectivesTo estimate the prevalence of scoliosis and associated factors among adolescents, and to evaluate the clinical utility of an electronic scoliometer in school screening.MethodsThe scoliosis school screening was conducted in Xinyang City, Henan Province, in 2024. Students' study habits and daily routines were collected via questionnaires. Manual and electronic scoliometers were used for primary screening and compared using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and agreement statistics. Three-dimensional ultrasound provided a provisional diagnosis. Multivariable logistic regression identified factors associated with scoliosis.ResultsA total of 1874 students were enrolled in this study. The positive screening rates using manual and electronic

SUBMITTER: Xia W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12743008 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature