Protecting an Upright Future: Innovative Spinal Screening Under China's "Five Health" Initiative

Jiangsu Yikang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. Empowers Global Adolescent Spinal Health

The Global Challenge of Adolescent Spinal Health
Spinal curvature abnormalities (scoliosis) are among the most common health conditions affecting adolescents worldwide. According to international research data, the prevalence of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is as high as 5%. If not detected and intervened in a timely manner, spinal curvature abnormalities can lead to chronic pain, impaired cardiopulmonary function, and nerve compression, among other serious consequences.

However, spinal screening standards remain inconsistent globally, and many regions lack efficient, accurate, and easily scalable screening tools. How to achieve "early detection and early intervention" has become a shared concern in the field of international public health.

The China Approach: The "Five Health" Promotion Action Plan
In December 2025, China's National Health Commission, together with 13 other government departments, jointly issued the "Five Health" Promotion Action Plan for Children and Adolescents (2026–2030), designating spinal curvature abnormalities as one of the five key health issues requiring priority prevention and treatment.

The action plan explicitly states: By 2030, spinal curvature abnormality screening will be universally carried out among primary and secondary school students, with schools conducting one spinal curvature abnormality screening and assessment per year for children and adolescents aged 10 to 16. This policy framework offers a replicable "China Model" for global adolescent spinal health management.

EK-8400: An Intelligent Solution Empowering Large-Scale Spinal Screening
As an innovative enterprise in the field of spinal health screening technology in China, Jiangsu Yikang Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. has independently developed the Electronic Spinal Measuring Instrument EK-8400, providing efficient and accurate technical support for the implementation of the "Five Health" initiative.

Core Technical Advantages
Fast Detection, Efficient Screening: The EK-8400 adopts aerospace attitude measurement and control angle technology, with a single measurement time of less than 15 seconds, meeting the efficiency requirements of large-scale school screening.

Accurate Measurement, Objective and Reliable: The device can measure 14 types of spinal posture angles, covering core indicators such as the Angle of Trunk Inclination (ATI), spinal kyphosis, lateral curvature, horizontal rotation angle, and body balance, with a measurement accuracy of ±1.5°.

Non-Invasive and Radiation-Free, Safe and Reliable: It employs a non-invasive measurement method with no radiation risk, making it suitable for repeated screening of children and adolescents.

Portable Design, Flexible Deployment: The handheld integrated design supports Bluetooth data transmission, allowing easy deployment in schools, communities, hospitals, and various other scenarios.

Clinical Application Value
The EK-8400 can assist in screening for spinal deformities, postural abnormalities, and range of motion issues, including common adolescent spinal conditions such as scoliosis and spinal kyphosis. Equipped with intelligent analysis software, the device can automatically generate screening reports, support batch data processing and health record management, and provide data support for school health management and clinical referrals.

Joining Hands to Build a Global Defense Line for Adolescent Spinal Health
The implementation of China's "Five Health" Promotion Action Plan provides a policy model for global adolescent spinal health management. Jiangsu Yikang Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. is ready to work hand in hand with health institutions, education departments, and medical units across all countries, using the EK-8400 Electronic Spinal Measuring Instrument as a core tool, to jointly promote the standardization, intelligentization, and popularization of spinal screening.

Let us join hands to protect every child's upright future.

Jiangsu Yikang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd.

Electronic Spinal Measuring Instrument EK-8400
CE and ISO certified, compliant with international clinical standards