Masashi Okamoto1, Fouad Jabour2, Kenichiro Sakai2, Shun Hatsushikano3, J C Le Huec2, Kazuhiro Hasegawa3. 1. Niigata Spine Surgery Center, 2-5-22 Nishi-machi Niigata, Niigata, 950-0165, Japan. rock.annonymous@gmail.com. 2. Ortho-Spine Department, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France. 3. Niigata Spine Surgery Center, 2-5-22 Nishi-machi Niigata, Niigata, 950-0165, Japan.
Abstract
PURPOSE: An innovative low-dose X-ray biplanar imager (EOS®) allows measurement of the whole-body in standing-position which is necessary for the evaluation of spinal deformities. METHODS: A total of 60 asymptomatic subjects (ages 20-81 years) were evaluated using the 3D workflow called postural assessment and 2D measures. Subjects were measured twice each by two new observers following training, including: lordosis/kyphosis, pelvic parameters, sagittal-vertical axis, and spinal-sacral angle. Intra- and inter-observer reproducibility and similarity were compared between 2D and 3D measures. RESULTS: The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was very high for the 3D measures (>0.9) and excellent for the 2D measures (>0.75). In all cases, the overall mean absolute difference between repeated 3D measures was less than 2°, or 2 mm. For all parameters, the inter- and intra-observer reproducibility in 3D measures were significantly superior to 2D measures (p < 0.03). CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated that 3D measures have better reproducibility than 2D for sagittal balance. KEY POINTS: • Reproducibility of sagittal balance 2D/3D measurements was evaluated using EOS® full-body radiographs. • Inter- and intra-observer reproducibility were significantly superior for 3D measures vs. 2D. • 3D measures have better reproducibility than 2D for sagittal balance.
PURPOSE: An innovative low-dose X-ray biplanar imager (EOS®) allows measurement of the whole-body in standing-position which is necessary for the evaluation of spinal deformities. METHODS: A total of 60 asymptomatic subjects (ages 20-81 years) were evaluated using the 3D workflow called postural assessment and 2D measures. Subjects were measured twice each by two new observers following training, including: lordosis/kyphosis, pelvic parameters, sagittal-vertical axis, and spinal-sacral angle. Intra- and inter-observer reproducibility and similarity were compared between 2D and 3D measures. RESULTS: The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was very high for the 3D measures (>0.9) and excellent for the 2D measures (>0.75). In all cases, the overall mean absolute difference between repeated 3D measures was less than 2°, or 2 mm. For all parameters, the inter- and intra-observer reproducibility in 3D measures were significantly superior to 2D measures (p < 0.03). CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated that 3D measures have better reproducibility than 2D for sagittal balance. KEY POINTS: • Reproducibility of sagittal balance 2D/3D measurements was evaluated using EOS® full-body radiographs. • Inter- and intra-observer reproducibility were significantly superior for 3D measures vs. 2D. • 3D measures have better reproducibility than 2D for sagittal balance.
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