Clinical trial of CPT (complex phase tracing) profilometry in scoliosis

Antonio Merolli, Pierluigi Guidi, Janus Kozlowski, Giovanni Serra, Lorenza Aulisa, Paolo Tranquilli Leali

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Abstract

CPT (complex phase tracing) profilometry was selected as a method of choice for clinical use in back surface topography recording. Two mutually out-of-phase patterns are projected on the back surface of the patient, recorded and demodulated according to the CPT procedure. Ten subjects have been investigated, 3 subjects being healthy controls. The system was reliable in measuring back shape with millimetric definition (+/- 1 mm). It proved to be fast in acquiring topographical data, requiring less than 0.3 sec and, then, overcoming problems related to breathing of the patient. Data analysis was enough fast to provide a visual output within few minutes, allowing the examiner to perform a further acquisition, if needed, and the patient to appreciate the output of the analysis. Presence of asymmetry was easily detected and clearly highlighted; improvements related to treatment was evidenced in those subjects where a follow-up exam was performed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationResearch into Spinal Deformities 2
PublisherIOS Press
Pages57-60
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9051994303, 9789051994308
DOIs
StatePublished - 1999
Event2nd Biannual Meeting of the International Research Society of Spinal Deformities, IRSSD 1998 - Burlington, VT, United States
Duration: Jun 1 1998Jun 1 1998

Publication series

NameStudies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume59
ISSN (Print)0926-9630
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8365

Conference

Conference2nd Biannual Meeting of the International Research Society of Spinal Deformities, IRSSD 1998
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBurlington, VT
Period6/1/986/1/98

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Health Informatics
  • Health Information Management

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