SynthesisEuropean spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society2013
Measuring procedures to determine the Cobb angle in idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review.
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Comparative Effectiveness of Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-Specific Exercises Versus General Exercises in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Pilates-Based Exercises Added to Schroth Training on Physical and Clinical Outcomes in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis
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92 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Deep learning in Cobb angle automated measurement on X-rays: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Spine deformity · 2025Pooled it
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- A United States multi-site randomized control trial of Schroth-based therapy in adolescents with mild idiopathic scoliosis.Spine deformity · 2023Trial
- Patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis perceive positive improvements regardless of change in the Cobb angle - Results from a randomized controlled trial comparing a 6-month Schroth intervention added to standard care and standard care alone. SOSORT 2018 Award winner.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2019Trial
- Use of the smartphone for end vertebra selection in scoliosis.Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica · 2017Trial
- Dual-stage anatomical perception and reasoning framework for automated cobb angle estimation.Medical & biological engineering & computing · 2026Article
- Posture-dependent assessment of whole-spine curvature with a rotatable cryogen-free 1.5T MRI and automated Cobb angle analysis.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- The influence of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis on hip joint development: a two-year longitudinal evaluation of the hip center-edge angle.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- Radiation-free Assessment of Scoliosis: A Reliability and Validity Study for Ultrasound Angles.Global spine journal · 2026Article
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2026Article
- Radiation-free Cobb angle estimation in adolescent scoliosis using surface topography and a linear regression model.Spine deformity · 2026Article
- Application of a Smart Orthosis in the Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis-A Pilot Case Study.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Advanced machine learning model for Cobb angle progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with surface topography: a multicenter, prospective, observational study.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- Clinical relevance among optical, ultrasonic, and radiographic imaging in scoliosis assessment.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- Automatic radiation-free evaluation of Cobb angle for spinal curvature based on fringe projection profilometry and deep learning technology.Spine deformity · 2026Article
- Vertebra-Level Completeness Analysis in Thoracolumbar Ultrasound Using a YOLO-Based Detection Framework.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Performance of a deep learning-based algorithm for automated measurements of Cobb angles on preoperative spine radiographs in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.Pediatric radiology · 2026Article
- Semi-automated end-to-end quality control system for annotation data based on automated Cobb angle measurement.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- Radiological Improvement of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Following an Integrated Postural Reprogramming Approach: A Retrospective Case Series.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundScoliosis of the vertebral column can be assessed with the Cobb angle (Cobb 1948). This examination is performed manually by measuring the angle on radiographs and is considered the gold standard. However, studies evaluating the reproducibility of this procedure have shown high variability in intra- and inter-observer agreement. Because of technical advancements, interests in new procedures to determine the Cobb angle has been renewed. This review aims to systematically investigate the reproducibility of various new techniques to determine the Cobb angle in idiopathic scoliosis and to assess whether new technical procedures are reasonable alternatives when compared to manual measurement of the Cobb angle.
methodSystematic review. Studies examining procedures used to determine the Cobb angle were selected. Two review authors independently selected studies for inclusion, extracted data and assessed risk of bias. Statistical results of reliability and agreement were summarised and described.
resultsEleven studies of new measuring procedures were included, all reporting the reproducibility. The new procedures can be divided into computer-assisted procedures, automatic procedures and smartphone apps.
conclusionsAll investigated measuring procedures showed high degrees of reliability. In general, digital procedures tend to be slightly better than manual ones. For all other measurement procedures (automatic or smartphone), results varied. Studies implementing vertebral pre-selection and observer training achieved better agreement.
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