Intra- and interobserver reliability of the cobb angle-vertebral rotation angle-spinous process angle for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

被引：15

作者：

Chan A.C.Y. ^{[1
,2
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Morrison D.G. ^{[1
,3
]}

Nguyen D.V. ^{[1
]}

Hill D.L. ^{[1
,4
]}

Parent E. ^{[5
]}

Lou E.H.M. ^{[1
,3
,4
]}

机构：

[1] Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, 2D, Walter C Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre, Edmonton T6G 2B7

[2] Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary T2N 1N4

[3] Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta, ECERF, Edmonton T6G 2V4

[4] Rehabilitation Research and Technology Development, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton T5G 0B7

[5] Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton T6G 2G4, 8205 114 St

来源：

Spine Deformity | 2014年 / 2卷 / 3期

关键词：

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; Cobb angle; Intra-/interobserver reliability; Spinous process angle; Vertebral rotation;

D O I：

10.1016/j.jspd.2014.02.006

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摘要：

Study Design A reliability analysis of Cobb angle, vertebral rotation (VR), and spinous process angle (SPA) measurements in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Objective To determine the intra- and interobserver reliability of semi-automated digital radiograph measurements. Summary of Background Data Cobb angle measurements on posteroanterior radiographs are commonly used to determine the severity of scoliosis. Vertebral rotation helps assess scoliosis 3-dimensionally and has a role in predicting curve progression. Recent studies have shown that the spinous process angle is a useful parameter in assessing scoliosis when using ultrasound imaging. Because the reliability of SPA measurements on radiographs has yet to be determined, it is important to compare the reliability of these 3 parameters (Cobb angle, VR, and SPA) using a computer assisted semi-automated method. Methods Sixty posteroanterior radiographs of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis were obtained and measured twice by 3 observers who were blinded to their previous measurements, using an in-house developed program. Measurements were obtained using a semi-automated method to minimize variability resulting from observer reliability. The intra- and interobserver reliabilities were analyzed using intra-class correlation coefficients (ICCs) as well as Bland-Altman's bias and limits of agreement. Results Over 350 (intra) and 90 (inter) sets of curves with an average Cobb angle of 26° ± 9° (range, 10° to 44°) were compared for each parameter. Intra-observer reliabilities for each parameter were excellent (ICC[2,1],.82; 1.00), with mean absolute differences under 3° between most measurements. Interobserver reliability (ICC[2,1],.72;.95) was mostly good to excellent, with mean absolute differences ranging from 2.0° to 5.6°. Conclusions Both the intra- and interobserver assessment of the Cobb, VR, and SPA from the semi-automated measurements had clinically acceptable reliability ranges and may be considered for clinical implementation. Additional studies will be conducted to determine the accuracy and sensitivity to change of these scoliosis severity measurements. © 2014 Scoliosis Research Society.

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页码：168 / 175

页数：7

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