Evaluation of the Surface Topography for Monitoring Scoliosis Patients Aged 10-13 Years

Scoliosis Patients Aged 10-13 Years: Monitoring of Scoliosis by the Surface Topography

The main objective of the study is to investigate the correlation between the measurement of the Cobb angle (angle of scoliosis) by conventional radiography and angle measured by surface topography.

The device used in this research to the topography examination is three-dimensional morphometry device of AXS Medical society : the BIOMOD L.

For usual follow-up visit, patients will have a x-ray examination of the spine and the surface topography. The measurement of the angle of scoliosis is achieved by two independent operators for both methods.

Patients then have a follow-up visit at 6 and 12 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient with idiopathic scoliosis,
• Body mass index BMI below or equal to 25,
• Cobb angle measured on radiographs between 10 and 25 degrees,
• Parental authorization.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient with secondary scoliosis (neurological, Prader Willi syndrome...)