Measurement of scoliosis Cobb angle by end vertebra tilt angle method

Abstract Background Scoliosis is a common deformity, and its severity is usually assessed by measuring the Cobb angle on the spinal X-ray film. The measurement of the Cobb angle is an important basis for selecting therapeutic methods and evaluating therapeutic effects. To measure and calculate the s...

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Main Authors: Jing Wang, Jin Zhang, Rui Xu, Tie Ge Chen, Kai Sheng Zhou, Hai Hong Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0928-5

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