RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Statistical assessment of two methods of measuring scoliosis before treatment
JF Canadian Medical Association Journal
JO CMAJ
FD Canadian Medical Association
SP 839
OP 841
VO 129
IS 8
A1 E. F. Robinson
A1 W. D. Wade
YR 1983
UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/129/8/839.abstract
AB Regression analysis has shown that the Ferguson and Cobb methods of measuring spinal curvature give comparable results, at least before the scoliosis is treated. When the Cobb angle was calculated by multiplying the Ferguson angle by 1.38, the results were accurate to within 5 degrees in 28 (76%) of 37 cases. Any further debate over the merits of the two methods should focus on their inter- and intraobserver reproducibility and their applicability after corrective treatment.