Use of the Scolioscan for Quantitative Evaluation of Spinal Deformity - A Validity Study on Patients With Scoliosis

To assess the scoliotic patient, a 3D ultrasound imaging system (the Scolioscan) was developed. The system composes of an ultrasound scanner with a linear probe, a frame structure, an electromagnetic spatial sensing device and a dedicated PC program for imaging and data collection, processing, visualization, analysis, and assessment. The spatial sensor was attached to the ultrasound probe for spatial information collection and calibration. The Scolioscan will generate ultrasound images of the spine for quantitative assessment of the curve deformity in terms of Cobb angles.