Use of SpineScan3D in scoliosis clinics to enhance clinic efficiency, reduce radiation risks and health care costs

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Project Title
Use of SpineScan3D in scoliosis clinics to enhance clinic efficiency, reduce radiation risks and health care costs
Principal Investigator
Professor Cheung, Kenneth Man Chee   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Kwan Kenny Yat Hong   (Co-Investigator)
Professor To Michael Kai Tsun   (Co-Investigator)
Professor Cheung Jason Pui Yin   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
55
Start Date
2020-06-01
Amount
1253712
Conference Title
Use of SpineScan3D in scoliosis clinics to enhance clinic efficiency, reduce radiation risks and health care costs
Keywords
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, AIS, Progression, School screening, SpineScan3D
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
07182466
Grant Type
Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Funding Year
2019
Status
On-going
Objectives
Current definitions of scoliosis progression and treatment are all based on radiographic assessment of angles. However, many children with scoliosis do not progress and therefore puts a burden on health care with regular clinic visits and radiographic assessment. SpineScan3D is a handheld tool that can profile the subjects’ back shape.