BONE DISEASES

This study tested a new paste that is placed into bone defects after removing benign tumors or cysts. 29 patients received the paste during surgery and were followed for 12 months. The goal was to see if the paste helps bone heal and is safe to use.

This trial tests whether an ultra-low-dose CT scan, using a new image reconstruction algorithm, can produce images good enough for diagnosing lung, abdominal-pelvic, and bone lesions, compared to a standard-dose CT scan. About 116 adults will receive both scans as part of their u…

This study tested whether a radiation-free ultrasound system can accurately screen for scoliosis in 442 Hong Kong schoolgirls aged around 10, who are at high risk for curve progression. The goal was to see if ultrasound could identify which girls truly need an X-ray, reducing unn…

This completed study used a 3D camera system called stereophotogrammetry to take pictures of the torso in healthy volunteers and people with scoliosis, chest wall deformities, or obesity. The goal was to refine the imaging technique, not to test a treatment. About 199 participant…

This study tested a new thumb bone staging system (TOCI) to predict skeletal maturity and curve progression in 1,500 teens with idiopathic scoliosis. Researchers evaluated thumb X-rays to see if the simple index could replace complex methods like the Risser sign or Greulich-Pyle …