An algorithm for using deep learning convolutional neural networks with three dimensional depth sensor imaging in scoliosis detection.

Journal: The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society
Published Date: Feb 1, 2021

Abstract

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Timely intervention in growing individuals, such as brace treatment, relies on early detection of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). To this end, several screening methods have been implemented. However, these methods have limitations in predicting the Cobb angle.

Authors

  • Terufumi Kokabu
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Hospital, Nishi 5 Chome Kita 14 Jo, Kita Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8648, Japan; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eniwa Hospital, Koganechuo 2-1-1, Eniwa, Hokkaido 061-1449, Japan.
  • Satoshi Kanai
    Division of Systems Science and Informatics, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Nishi 9 Chome Kita 13 Jo, Kita Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0813, Japan.
  • Noriaki Kawakami
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ichinomiyanishi Hospital, Ichinomiya, Kaimei, Aza Hira 1, 494-0001 Aichi, Japan.
  • Koki Uno
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Kobe Medical Center, 3 Chome-1-1 Nishiochiai, Suma Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 654-0155, Japan.
  • Toshiaki Kotani
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seirei Sakura Citizen Hospital.
  • Teppei Suzuki
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Kobe Medical Center, 3 Chome-1-1 Nishiochiai, Suma Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 654-0155, Japan.
  • Hiroyuki Tachi
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Hospital, Nishi 5 Chome Kita 14 Jo, Kita Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8648, Japan; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eniwa Hospital, Koganechuo 2-1-1, Eniwa, Hokkaido 061-1449, Japan.
  • Yuichiro Abe
    Department of Orthopaedic surgery, Wajokai Eniwa Hospital, Eniwa, Japan.
  • Norimasa Iwasaki
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Hospital, Nishi 5 Chome Kita 14 Jo, Kita Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8648, Japan.
  • Hideki Sudo
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Hospital, Nishi 5 Chome Kita 14 Jo, Kita Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8648, Japan; Department of Advanced Medicine for Spine and Spinal Cord Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, N15W7, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan. Electronic address: hidekisudo@yahoo.co.jp.

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