Automatic idiopathic scoliosis screening using low-cost commodity sensors

Abstract

The paper presents a noninvasive scoliosis and other spine disorder automatic diagnostic solution implemented using low-cost commodity sensors, but still achieving adequate precision. The cost of similar commercial solutions is prohibitive to have them acquired by many healthcare institutions in less-developed countries, thus we have developed a low-cost one. The proposed solution can easily be used by healthcare institutions with small investment for obtaining otherwise expensive equipment. The precision and usefulness of designed spine disorder diagnostic solution is thoroughly tested during students' annual health checkups.