“Scoliosis is a three-dimensional spinal deformity. Using Scolioscan device (with an advanced software), we can also measure sagittal spinal curvature and the vertebral rotation, just in one scan.

We also used Scolioscan for diagnostic imaging follow-up in patients with mild to moderate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis that visit the outpatient clinic of the UMC Utrecht, sometimes in combination with a spinal radiograph.”

——Prof. René M. Castelein, UMC Utrecht

Introduction of Prof. Rene Castelein

Prof. René M. Castelein is the former head of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands and has served as President of the International Society for Spinal Deformity Research, President of the Nordic Spinal Deformity Society and on the Board of Directors of the International Organization for the Advancement of Spine Science. He has published approximately 200 scientific research papers and books, has given guest lectures on almost every continent, and is the inventor, along with his colleague Dr. Moyo Kruyt, of the patented spinal implant.

Figure 3. Professor Castelein

Positions and Employment

2003 – present Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht

2002 – present Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands

2008 – 2011 Chairman of the Division of Surgical Specialties, University Medical Center Utrecht 2003 – 2009 Head of the Specialist Training Program, UMC Utrecht, The Netherlands

Head of the specialist training program at the University of Utrecht Medical Center

1996 – 2002 Head of the Specialist Training Program, Isala Clinics, Zwolle, The Netherlands

1988 – 2002 Orthopaedic Surgeon, Isala Clinics, Zwolle, The Netherlands

Other Experience and Professional Memberships

2015 – 2017 President Nordic Spinal Deformities Society (NSDS)

2015 – 2018 President International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD) 2011 – present Board Member International Group for Advancement in Spinal Science 2016 – 2019 Visiting Professor University of Poznan, Poland

2011- present Current member of the Board of Directors of the International Organization for the Advancement of Spine Science

2016 – 2019 Visiting Professor, Poznan University, Poland

2016 Visiting Professor, Montréal University

2013 – 2018 Visiting Professor Chinese University of Hong Kong

2010 – 2012 Vice President Dutch Orthopedic Society

1992 – 1999 Scientific Secretary Dutch Orthopedic Society

Honors and Awards

2017 Yves Cotrel Foundation Award on the Etio-pathogenesis of Idiopathic Scoliosis

2015 Alexandre Suerman MD PhD Stipendium

2011 Alexandre Suerman MD PhD Stipendium

2006 Yves Cotrel Foundation Award on the Etio-pathogenesis of Idiopathic Scoliosis

Their Pain Point and our Solution

Radiation-free assessment system without the concern on the side effects of radiation

The University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht) stands as a prominent international institution at the forefront of medical research and practice. Its mission encompasses the creation, validation, dissemination, and practical application of knowledge related to health, illness, and healthcare. With a strong commitment to patient well-being and societal impact, UMC Utrecht collaborates closely with Utrecht University to advance medical science and improve the lives of individuals worldwide.

UMC Utrecht has adopted the Scolioscan device since 2016, enabling radiation-free 3D imaging of the spine in an upright position. This innovative approach allows for frequent usage (approximately 5-10 times per month) without radiation concerns, benefiting scoliosis management.

Figure 1-2. Professor Castelein was sharing the findings on a study using Scolioscan device installed in the UMC Utrecht