Cedars-Sinai Spine has launched an innovative pilot program at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s, transforming scoliosis management for pediatric patients with AI-driven, radiation-free at-home monitoring and brace compliance tracking. The program utilizes Momentum Spine, an AI-powered mobile spine-imaging and monitoring platform developed through the Cedars-Sinai Accelerator program, offering a personalized approach to spinal deformity monitoring while reducing risks associated with repeated radiation exposure.
At the core of the program is Momentum Spine’s 3D-scanning technology, which enables radiation-free scoliosis assessments by converting a 45-second video of a child standing still, captured via a mobile app, into a 3D model. AI analyzes this model to determine the Cobb angle, a key measurement for assessing spinal curvature, with results securely shared with the care team via a web portal. Patients also wear electronic sensors integrated into their custom-fitted back braces, allowing clinicians to track compliance and optimize treatment strategies.
Dr. David Skaggs, co-director of Cedars-Sinai Spine and director of Pediatric Orthopaedics at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s, emphasized the impact of this technology, highlighting its ability to provide remote scoliosis assessments for patients outside Southern California. He noted that since scoliosis can progress rapidly in growing children, this tool allows for close monitoring and early intervention when necessary.
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