Abstract:Scoliosis is a 3D deformity of the spine in which one or more segments of the spine curve laterally, usually with rotation of the vertebral body. Generally, having a Cobb angle (Cobb) greater than 10° can be considered scoliosis. In spine imaging, reliable and accurate identification and segmentation of bony features are crucial for scoliosis assessment, disease diagnosis, and treatment planning. Compared with commonly used X-ray detection methods, ultrasound has received extensive attention from researchers i… Show more
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