Publications by authors named "Heidi Lau"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate if 3-D ultrasound can effectively assess scoliosis curve progression in adolescents, similar to conventional X-ray methods.
- 136 participants aged 10-18 with varying severity of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis underwent both 3-D ultrasound and X-ray examinations on the same day for comparison.
- Results showed that 3-D ultrasound had a high sensitivity (0.93) and specificity (0.90) in detecting scoliosis progression, suggesting it can be a safer alternative to X-rays by reducing radiation exposure for patients.
Background: Ultrasound (US) imaging for scoliosis assessment is challenging for a non-experienced operator. The robotic scanning was developed to follow a spinal curvature with deep learning and apply consistent forces to the patient's back.
Methods: Twenty three scoliosis patients were scanned with US device both, robotically and manually.