Chockalingam Nachiappan, Dangerfield Peter H, Giakas Giannis, Cochrane Tom, Dorgan John C
School of Health, Staffordshire University, Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DF, UK.
Eur Spine J. 2002 Aug;11(4):353-7. doi: 10.1007/s00586-002-0386-x. Epub 2002 Mar 15.
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.
本研究旨在开发一种简单的计算机化方法,用于测量和量化脊柱弯曲的程度。使用了数字扫描的前后位X线影像。脊柱被定义为一条可细分为多个节段的线,而非精确到椎体的数量。所开发的技术使观察者能够以高分辨率和高精度测量脊柱弯曲。该技术的一个重要优点是评估者无需具备测量脊柱弯曲的技能或经验。