Analysis Of Left-Right Asymmetry Of The Back Shape Of Scoliotic Patients

E. Hierholzer

doi:10.1117/12.956324

7 July 1986 Analysis Of Left-Right Asymmetry Of The Back Shape Of Scoliotic Patients

E. Hierholzer

Proceedings Volume 0602, Biostereometrics '85; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956324
Event: 1985 International Technical Symposium/Europe, 1985, Cannes, France

Abstract

A method for measurement of left-right asymmetry of the back shape is presented. The procedure is based on an analysis of the surface curvature distribution. As a result, a "sym-metry line" (line of least asymmetry) on the back and an asymmetry function is obtained. According to the evaluation procedure the data are essentially independent of a reference coordinate system. The results are to be compared with radiographic findings of the scoli-otic spine.

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E. Hierholzer "Analysis Of Left-Right Asymmetry Of The Back Shape Of Scoliotic Patients", Proc. SPIE 0602, Biostereometrics '85, (7 July 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956324

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