Quantifying a novel three-dimensional marker of scoliosis.

Toren ArginteanuRyan S GallagherAustin J BorjaGregory GlauserLachlan J SmithSaba PashaDennis DeTurckNeil R Malhotra

Published in: Spine deformity (2023)

Writhe, a measure of curvature derived from 3D imaging, is significantly greater in scoliotic than in non-scoliotic spines. Future directions must include more subjects and examine writhe as a marker of scoliosis severity, progression, and response to treatment.

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