ArticlePediatric radiology2024
As fast as an X-ray: real-time magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis in children and adolescents.
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2 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Exploring radiation-free scoliosis monitoring: systematic review and meta-analysis of non-ionizing methods.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Pooled it
- Scoliosis as a Paradigm of Pathological Spinal Curvature: Molecular Mechanisms and Imaging Innovations : Molecular and Imaging Insights in Scoliosis.Galen medical journal · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundIdiopathic scoliosis is common in adolescence. Due to the rapid growth of the spine, it must be monitored closely with radiographs to ensure timely intervention when therapy is needed. As these radiographs continue into young adulthood, patients are repeatedly exposed to ionizing radiation.
objectiveThis study aimed to investigate whether real-time magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is equivalent to conventional radiography in juvenile idiopathic scoliosis for determining curvature, rotation and the Risser stage. Additionally, the time requirement should be quantified. MATERIALS AND
methodsChildren with idiopathic scoliosis who had postero-anterior whole-spine radiography for clinical indications were included in this prospective study. A real-time spine MRI was performed at 3 tesla in the supine position, capturing images in both the coronal and sagittal planes. The scoliosis was assessed using Cobb angle, rotation was evaluated based on Nash and Moe criteria, and the Risser stage was determined for each modality. The correlations between modalities and a correction factor for the Cobb angle between the standing and supine position were calculated.
resultsA total of 33 children (aged 5-17 years), who met the inclusion criteria, were recruited. The Cobb angle (R
conclusionReal-time MRI is equivalent to conventional radiography in determining baseline parameters. Furthermore, it is radiation-free and less time-consuming.
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