Rasterstereographic measurement of scoliotic deformity

摘要: Background Back surface topography has gained acceptance in recent decades. At the same time, motivation to use this technique increased. From view of patient, cosmetic aspect played and still plays a major role as it provides comprehensive documentation impairment. medical practitioner, reducing X-ray exposures diagnosis follow-up been dominant prevails. Meanwhile, new aspects have emerged: due consequent three-dimensional scoliotic condition, treatment success can be visualized convincingly. Clinical is supported by information otherwise not supplied X-rays, such when functional examinations diagnostic tests are recorded.