Priority 6 from the Scoliosis PSP
| UNCERTAINTY: What is the best method of imaging scoliosis that also reduces exposure to radiation? (JLA PSP Priority 6) | |
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| Overall ranking | 6 |
| JLA question ID | 0059/6 |
| Explanatory note | Not available for this PSP |
| Evidence |
Previous related research studies - Wade R, Yang H, McKenna C, Faria R, Gummerson N, Woolacott N. A systematic review of the clinical effectiveness of EOS 2D/3D X-ray imaging system. European Spine Journal 2013; 22(2): 296-304 Sedrez JA, Candotti CT. [Noninvasive assessment of postural scoliosis: a systematic review] Motricidade 2013; 9(4): 100-111 NICE has developed diagnostics guidance on the EOS 2D/3D imaging system. (www.nice.org.uk/guidance/dg1) |
| Health Research Classification System category | Musculoskeletal |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples | Can we reliably use alternative imaging modalities to monitor curve progression in scoliosis apart from Radiographs? i.e reduce radiation exposure in children and young adults ~ In children with neurodisability, does interval monitoring with 4D body scanning allow for earlier identification and regular review of scoliosis and its development? ~ How can we monitor/limit amount of radiation a person with scoliosis will be exposed to in their lifetime? ~ What are the best monitoring tools for scoliosis (caused by paralyses and growth) i.e. xray/MRI/photography/postural examination/physical function |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0059 |
| PSP name | Scoliosis |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. | 54 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the PSP final report held on the JLA website) |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 4 November 2017 |