A comprehensive review of thoracic deformity parameters in scoliosis

作者：Harris Jonathan A; Mayer Oscar H; Shah Suken A; Campbell Robert M Jr; Balasubramanian Sriram^*

来源：European Spine Journal, 2014, 23(12): 2594-2602.

DOI：10.1007/s00586-014-3580-8

• Scoliosis
• Thorax deformity
• Thoracic insufficiency syndrome
• Computer tomography parameters
• Radiographic parameters

The combined spine and rib cage deformity in scoliosis is best described as a thoracic deformity, and recent advances in imaging have enabled better definition of three-dimensional (3D) deformity of the thorax in scoliosis. However, a comprehensive report that summarizes the published thorax deformity quantification parameter studies is lacking in the orthopaedic literature. %26lt;br%26gt;An extensive literature review on the quantification of thorax deformity was performed, and a total of 25 thorax deformity parameters were compiled into eight independent categories based on their similarities of deformity assessment. %26lt;br%26gt;This review serves as the first comprehensive summary of radiographic and CT-based thorax deformity quantification measures. %26lt;br%26gt;Future work on the complex relationships between spine and ribcage deformity and the relationship with pulmonary function could help improve clinical interventions for scoliosis treatment.

• 出版日期2014-12