An Overview for Computer-Assisted Automated Spinal Scoliosis Measurement
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Abstract
Spinal X-rays are widely used for screening and preliminary diagnosis of adolescent scoliosis due to their low cost and minimal radiation exposure. To enhance the accuracy of scoliosis measurements and alleviate the burden on physicians, the goal in this field has been to achieve fully automated spinal curvature measurements under the assistance of computer technology. In this paper, an analysis is conducted on existing computer assisted methods for measuring scoliosis across various image modalities. These methods are categorized into three groups based on their contributions to the automation of scoliosis measurement: automated scoliosis localization, automated curvature feature extraction, and automated classification of scoliosis severity levels. In the end, the problems existing in the current research progress are highlighted and possible solutions are discussed for achieving fully automated measurement of spinal curvature on X-rays.
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