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Interobserver Agreement Between Orthopedic Surgeons and Radiologists in Cobb Angle Measurement on Plain Radiographs in Patients with Scoliosis

Cilt: 59 Sayı: 2 4 Eylül 2026
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Interobserver Agreement Between Orthopedic Surgeons and Radiologists in Cobb Angle Measurement on Plain Radiographs in Patients with Scoliosis

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Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate interobserver agreement in Cobb angle measurements on plain radiographs of patients with scoliosis and to compare measurement consistency between orthopedic surgeons and radiologists, as well as across different levels of experience and gender groups. Materials and Methods: In the study, 55 physicians (specialists and residents) independently performed measurements on three anonymized scoliosis radiographs representing different curve severities using the standard Cobb method. A total of 165 measurements were obtained. Statistical analyses were conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics 31 software. Interobserver agreement was evaluated using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC), and internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. A two-way random-effects model and a consistency approach were applied in the analyses, and the level of significance was set at p<0.05. Results: Mean Cobb angle values varied across cases, ranging from 8.02° to 44.59°. No statistically significant differences were identified according to gender, specialty, or level of experience (p>0.05). Overall internal consistency was low, with a Cronbach’s alpha value of 0.301. The ICC value for single measurements was 0.126 (95% CI: -0.094–0.569), and the ICC value for average measurements was 0.301, indicating weak interobserver agreement. Weak positive correlations were identified between measurements obtained from different cases. Conclusion: Interobserver agreement in Cobb angle measurements was found to be low. Measurement variability may arise not only from observer-related factors but also from inherent limitations of the method. These findings emphasize the need for standardized measurement protocols in clinical practice and suggest that digital tools and artificial intelligence–assisted methods may improve measurement reliability.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Etik Beyan

Following approval from the institutional ethics committee (E-93471371-514.10-306457704, 26.02.2026), the study was initiated.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Radyoloji ve Organ Görüntüleme

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

4 Eylül 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

11 Mayıs 2026

Kabul Tarihi

16 Ağustos 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 59 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Akkaya, H. E., Temizer, M., Koçak, Ö., Akpınar, D. İ., Terzi, M. M., Gedik, M. S., & Kaya, E. (2026). Interobserver Agreement Between Orthopedic Surgeons and Radiologists in Cobb Angle Measurement on Plain Radiographs in Patients with Scoliosis. Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi, 59(2), 75-78. https://doi.org/10.20492/aeahtd.1948768
AMA
1.Akkaya HE, Temizer M, Koçak Ö, vd. Interobserver Agreement Between Orthopedic Surgeons and Radiologists in Cobb Angle Measurement on Plain Radiographs in Patients with Scoliosis. Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi. 2026;59(2):75-78. doi:10.20492/aeahtd.1948768
Chicago
Akkaya, Habip Eser, Mithat Temizer, Ömer Koçak, vd. 2026. “Interobserver Agreement Between Orthopedic Surgeons and Radiologists in Cobb Angle Measurement on Plain Radiographs in Patients with Scoliosis”. Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi 59 (2): 75-78. https://doi.org/10.20492/aeahtd.1948768.
EndNote
Akkaya HE, Temizer M, Koçak Ö, Akpınar Dİ, Terzi MM, Gedik MS, Kaya E (01 Eylül 2026) Interobserver Agreement Between Orthopedic Surgeons and Radiologists in Cobb Angle Measurement on Plain Radiographs in Patients with Scoliosis. Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi 59 2 75–78.
IEEE
[1]H. E. Akkaya vd., “Interobserver Agreement Between Orthopedic Surgeons and Radiologists in Cobb Angle Measurement on Plain Radiographs in Patients with Scoliosis”, Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi, c. 59, sy 2, ss. 75–78, Eyl. 2026, doi: 10.20492/aeahtd.1948768.
ISNAD
Akkaya, Habip Eser - Temizer, Mithat - Koçak, Ömer - Akpınar, Dorukan İnanç - Terzi, Mustafa Mert - Gedik, Muhammed Semih - Kaya, Erhan. “Interobserver Agreement Between Orthopedic Surgeons and Radiologists in Cobb Angle Measurement on Plain Radiographs in Patients with Scoliosis”. Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi 59/2 (01 Eylül 2026): 75-78. https://doi.org/10.20492/aeahtd.1948768.
JAMA
1.Akkaya HE, Temizer M, Koçak Ö, Akpınar Dİ, Terzi MM, Gedik MS, Kaya E. Interobserver Agreement Between Orthopedic Surgeons and Radiologists in Cobb Angle Measurement on Plain Radiographs in Patients with Scoliosis. Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi. 2026;59:75–78.
MLA
Akkaya, Habip Eser, vd. “Interobserver Agreement Between Orthopedic Surgeons and Radiologists in Cobb Angle Measurement on Plain Radiographs in Patients with Scoliosis”. Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi, c. 59, sy 2, Eylül 2026, ss. 75-78, doi:10.20492/aeahtd.1948768.
Vancouver
1.Habip Eser Akkaya, Mithat Temizer, Ömer Koçak, Dorukan İnanç Akpınar, Mustafa Mert Terzi, Muhammed Semih Gedik, Erhan Kaya. Interobserver Agreement Between Orthopedic Surgeons and Radiologists in Cobb Angle Measurement on Plain Radiographs in Patients with Scoliosis. Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi. 01 Eylül 2026;59(2):75-8. doi:10.20492/aeahtd.1948768