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http://dx.doi.org/10.13045/acupunct.2016050

A Clinical Study on Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis using DITI  

Yang, Tae Jun (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongshin University)
Jeong, Sang Jun (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongshin University)
Kwak, Min Kyung (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongshin University)
Jang, Yeo Jin (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongshin University)
Hyun, Min Kyoung (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Dongseo Korean Medical Hospital)
Yoon, Tae Kyung (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Bu-Chun Jaseng Korean Medical Hospital)
Kim, Ha Na (Department of Neuropsychiatry, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongshin University)
Wei, Tung Shuen (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongshin University)
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Journal of Acupuncture Research / v.33, no.4, 2016 , pp. 7-14 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : This study was performed to investigate the correlation between Cobb's angle and digital infrared thermographic imaging(DITI) on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Methods : A total of 56 patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis were classified into four groups according to their Cobb's angle. Four groups were made for each increment of $5^{\circ}$: group $5-10^{\circ}$, group $11-15^{\circ}$, group $16-20^{\circ}$, and group $21-25^{\circ}$. Next we checked thermal differences of 6 acupoints(GB21, BL13, BL15, BL20, BL23, BL26) on DITI and analyzed correlation by SPSS ver. 20.0.0 for windows. Results : 1. The average patient age was approximately 13 years old. 2. The majority of patients complained of pain on both sides. 3. Significant correlation was found between group $11-15^{\circ}$ and group $16-20^{\circ}$, group $16-20^{\circ}$ and group $21-25^{\circ}$ on Simsu(BL15) by Duncan test. Conclusion : Using DITI, Simsu(BL15) is expected to be a valid indicator for the diagnosis and treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Keywords
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis; DITI; Cobb's angle; Simsu(BL15);
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