Patient translational motion correction for reduction of artifacts in a fan-beam CT scanner

摘要

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a complex three-dimensional (3D)spinal deformity of unknown etiology. It mostly occurs in girls between 10and 16 years old with a prevalence of 2 to 3% worldwide. AIS could be adisabling condition associated with significant morbidities. It is important toelucidate the pathophysiology and etiology of AIS so that effective prophylactic and therapeutic measures could be devised.