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Review Study on the Measurement Tools of Scoliosis: Mainly on Non-radiological Methods

척추측만증 평가 척도에 관한 문헌 고찰: 비방사선 방법을 중심으로

  • Kim, Dong-Joo (College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Choi, Seong-Kyeong (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital) ;
  • Jo, Hyo-Rim (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital) ;
  • Ha, Yu-bin (Department of Internal Korean Medicine, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital) ;
  • Choi, Sung-Hwan (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital) ;
  • Park, Seo-Hyun (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Seung Deok (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Keum, Dong-Ho (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital) ;
  • Sung, Won-Suk (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Eun-Jung (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital)
  • 김동주 (동국대학교 한의과대학) ;
  • 최성경 (동국대학교 분당한방병원 침구의학과) ;
  • 조효림 (동국대학교 분당한방병원 침구의학과) ;
  • 하유빈 (동국대학교 분당한방병원 한방내과) ;
  • 최성환 (동국대학교 분당한방병원 한방재활의학과) ;
  • 박서현 (동국대학교 분당한방병원 한방재활의학과) ;
  • 이승덕 (동국대학교 한의과대학 침구의학과) ;
  • 금동호 (동국대학교 분당한방병원 한방재활의학과) ;
  • 성원석 (동국대학교 분당한방병원 침구의학과) ;
  • 김은정 (동국대학교 분당한방병원 침구의학과)
  • Received : 2021.02.02
  • Accepted : 2021.02.18
  • Published : 2021.03.01
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the characteristics, validity, and reliability of non-radiological assessment tools of scoliosis that have been studied so far. Methods: Electronic databases including Pubmed, Cochrane Library, CNKI, Science On, RISS, OASIS were searched by keywords including 'scoliosis assessment', 'scoliosis screening', 'physical examination', 'functional measurement', 'photography', and 'smartphone'. Results: 32 articles using radiation-free assessments were identified from 1,011 records. The mostly used non-radiological methods were Surface topography, Scoliometer, Ultrasound, Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging, and Photography. The other methods were Gait analysis, 3D depth sensor imaging, and Low intensity electromagnetic scan. Conclusions: It was found that non-radiological assessment tools might reduce the number of radiographs taken in scoliosis patients. To increase the reliability and validity, further research on the measurement tools of scoliosis will be needed.

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본 연구는 보건복지부의 재원으로 한국보건산업진흥원의 보건의료기술 연구개발사업 지원에 의하여 이루어진 것임(HF20C0210)

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