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  Title Validating surface topography for the measurement of the thoracic kyphosis angle in patients with scoliosis: A prospective study of accuracy
URL https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34456044/
Journal J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2021 Jul-Aug;44(6):497-503
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Publication Type Article
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to test the validity and determine the accuracy of surface topography in relation to photogrammetry for measuring the thoracic kyphosis angle in patients with scoliosis.

Methods: This was a prospective, cross-sectional study of diagnostic accuracy that followed the guidelines recommended by the Standards for Reporting Diagnostic Accuracy. We consecutively included 51 participants aged 7 to 18 years. Exclusion criteria were surgical treatment of the spine, neurological disease, lower limb discrepancy greater than 1.5 cm, and body mass index above 29 kg/m². Each participant was evaluated using both a surface topography scan and photogrammetry in random order. The measurement obtained through photogrammetry was used as a reference in this study. For statistical purposes, Pearson's correlation test, Bland-Altman graphical analysis, and the receiver operating characteristic curve (P < .05) were performed.

Results: The correlation between the measurements was strong and significant (r = 0.76, P < .001) with an average difference of 0.4° in the Bland-Altman analysis. The receiver operating characteristic curve area was excellent for hypokyphosis (93.4%) and good for hyperkyphosis (86.4%), both being significant (P < .005).

Conclusion: The agreement and strong correlation between the 2 methods indicate the validity of surface topography to measure the thoracic kyphosis angle. The surface topography provides accurate measures for the thoracic kyphosis angle with cutoff points for hypo- (33.3°) and hyperkyphosis (40.8°) for individuals with scoliosis.

Author keywords: Scoliosis; Validation Studies; Moire Topography; Kyphosis

Author affiliations: Biomechanics Department, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Corresponding author: Isis J R L Navarro—isisjlanavarro@gmail.com

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