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The aim of the study is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of low-dose dual energy CT in the pre-surgical planning of patients with progression of scoliosis
CT imaging is the gold standard for assessing bone dysmorphism and vertebral morphometry during the pre-surgical planning of vertebral arthrodesis. It is necessary in the definition of the fixation points to avoid malposition of transpedicular screws and potential visceral, vascular or neurological damage.
It is known that multislice CT involves an increased radiation exposure for patients, while dual-energy CT uses a low-dose acquisition protocol and VEO reconstruction software.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of low-dose dual energy CT in the pre-surgical planning of patients with progression of scoliosis who are candidated for vertebral arthrodesis.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE CT 750 HD | Diagnostic Test | Low-dose dual-energy CT imaging |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic accuracy | To evaluate the percentage of malpositioning of transpedicular screw. A percentage of malpositioning lower than 10% will be considered as acceptable. | Week 1 (post-surgery) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Radiation exposure | Collection of dosimetric data | Baseline (pre-surgery) and week 1 (post-surgery) |
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Patients with progression of scoliosis selected at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Milva Battaglia, MD | Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute | Bologna | 40136 | Italy |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D012600 | Scoliosis |
| D000844 | Ankylosis |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D013121 | Spinal Curvatures |
| D013122 | Spinal Diseases |
| D001847 | Bone Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
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| D007592 |
| Joint Diseases |