Cobb Angle Measurement of Kyphosis and Scoliosis

University of Michigan40 enrolled

Overview

Measurement of bone length in subjects diagnosed with kyphosis and scoliosis using the Lunar iDXA x-ray scan.

To determine if bone density scanning (DEXA) and the use of a computer software program can make accurate measurements of the curvature(s) of the spine (Cobb angle)in patients with kyphosis and scoliosis compared to x-rays of the spine.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Kyphosis Scoliosis

Interventions

Lunar iDXA x-ray scanPROCEDURE

Subjects will lay either on their back or side depending whether subject has kyphosis or scoliosis. After the DEXA scan the computer will calculate the Cobb angle. The calculation of Cobb angle from the DEXA scan will be compared to the conventional spine x-ray.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age * Have Kyphosis or Scoliosis * Have had an x-ray of the spine performed within 3 months time Exclusion Criteria: * Are unwilling to read and sign this document * Are pregnant or if you have not had a negative pregnancy test just prior to the iDXA scan. * Have severe deformities of your back * Unable to lay on the scanning table for the scan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Cobb angle measurements in degrees of spine curvature

Comparison of iDXA Cobb anle measurements with Cobb angle measurements from radiographs

Time frame: 3 year

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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