Lead Researcher:

Dr Emma Clark

Institution:

Musculoskeletal Research Unit,
University of Bristol

Year:

2019

Aims of the study

The aim of this project is to build on pilot work to:

1. Automate the manual Bristol DXA Scoliosis Method (DSM);
2. Describe the natural history of scoliosis from aged 13-24 using a population-based approach;
3. Facilitate future research to generate a clinical prediction tool for curve initiation/progression.

Outcome 

To read the final report please click here