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New AI model TokenSTFormer improves scoliosis screening accuracy

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Researchers have developed TokenSTFormer, a novel model designed for screening Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) by analyzing gait videos. This model utilizes tokenized spatial and temporal attention mechanisms to improve feature representation and convergence. The ScoliGait dataset, containing 1,516 gait clips and X-ray records, was used to train and evaluate TokenSTFormer, which achieved an accuracy of 0.79, outperforming standard Vision Transformer models. AI

IMPACT This research demonstrates the potential of AI in medical screening, offering a more scalable and objective method for detecting scoliosis.

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New AI model TokenSTFormer improves scoliosis screening accuracy

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  1. arXiv cs.AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Dong Chen, Kenneth M. C. Cheung ·

    TokenSTFormer: A Tokenized Spatial-temporal Attention Model for Holistic Motion Analysis in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Screening

    arXiv:2608.16122v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a prevalent spinal deformity in adolescents that, if left untreated, can result in severe health outcomes. Traditional screening methods are limited by subjective interpretation, reliance o…

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