Exploring radiation-free scoliosis monitoring: systematic review and meta-analysis of non-ionizing methods

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Systematic review identifies effective non-ionizing methods for scoliosis, suggesting they may complement radiography.

Ultrasonography showed strong correlation (r≈0.9) with radiographic Cobb angles.
Surface topography also correlated well (r > 0.8), but evidence is insufficient for certain patient groups.
MRI displayed a very strong correlation (r = 0.93), though positioning affected results.
Non-ionizing methods could significantly reduce radiation exposure, emphasizing a need for further validation.

Bertsch et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Systematic review identifies effective non-ionizing methods for scoliosis, suggesting they may complement radiography.

Ultrasonography showed strong correlation (r≈0.9) with radiographic Cobb angles.
Surface topography also correlated well (r > 0.8), but evidence is insufficient for certain patient groups.
MRI displayed a very strong correlation (r = 0.93), though positioning affected results.
Non-ionizing methods could significantly reduce radiation exposure, emphasizing a need for further validation.

Bertsch et al. (2025) studied this question.

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