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ArticleEuropean spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society2025

The test-retest reliability of frontal, sagittal, and transverse spinal measurements during three standing arm positions in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis measured using ultrasound imaging.

Brianna J Fehr, Eric C Parent, Janie Pollard, Aislinn Ganci, Linh Du, Edmond Lou, Greg Kawchuk

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Brianna J FehrDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, 8205 114 Street 2-50 Corbett Hall, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2G4, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-4500-6054
Eric C ParentDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, 8205 114 Street 2-50 Corbett Hall, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2G4, Canada. eparent@ualberta.ca.ORCID 0000-0003-3835-0607
Janie PollardDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, 8205 114 Street 2-50 Corbett Hall, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2G4, Canada.ORCID 0009-0007-6174-0335
Aislinn GanciDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, 8205 114 Street 2-50 Corbett Hall, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2G4, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-4524-1521
Linh DuDepartment of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.ORCID 0009-0000-4465-0329
Edmond LouDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-7531-8377
Greg KawchukDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, 8205 114 Street 2-50 Corbett Hall, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2G4, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-9487-1779

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Scoliosis Research Society 974124
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purposeClinicians monitor scoliosis progression using radiographs during growth. Three standing positions were assessed because the arms must be elevated to visualize all vertebrae on radiographs, possibly affecting sagittal parameters. 3D Ultrasound (3DUS) is safe to assess positions without radiation, but its test-retest reliability has not been established for common radiograph positions. The aim was to determine the test-retest reliability of frontal, sagittal, and transverse measurements obtained from three positions using 3DUS imaging.

methodsParticipants with AIS were recruited from a clinic in Alberta. Participants underwent 3DUS scans in habitual standing, fingers to clavicle, and hands on wall. Participants were re-scanned in the same positions 20-min following first scans. Custom software obtained measurements. Test-retest reliability (ICC

resultsForty-three participants with AIS had an age, height, and weight of 15 ± 2 years, 164 ± 10 cm, and 54 ± 11 kg, respectively. Standing curve angle was 23 ± 11°. Habitual standing max curve angle, T4/T5 kyphosis, and AVR twist satisfied criteria for individual use (ICC

conclusion3DUS produces reliable frontal, sagittal, and transverse measurements for research use in three standing positions. Hands on wall produces reliable measurements for clinical practice.

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ScoliosisSpineStanding PositionAdolescentFemaleHumansImaging, Three-DimensionalMaleReproducibility of ResultsUltrasonographyAngleArmReproducibility of resultsScoliosisStanding position

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