Scolioscan

What Scolioscan does

Scolioscan (legally Telefield Medical Imaging Limited, group-branded as Aitrasound® Medical Group / 中慧医学成像) develops and commercializes radiation-free 3D ultrasound imaging systems for musculoskeletal assessment, with a primary focus on scoliosis. The company's core product, the Scolioscan® system, fuses B-mode ultrasound imaging with electromagnetic spatial tracking and AI-assisted analysis to reconstruct volumetric spine models and derive curvature metrics comparable to X-ray Cobb angle measurement, without ionizing radiation. The portfolio includes the SCN800 Series professional hospital system, the SCN201 Series portable handheld device (FDA 510(k) cleared and CE certified in 2025), the SPN101 Electronic SpineMeter for 10-second mass screening, and the Scolio3D 3D analysis software with cloud data management. Under the broader Aitrasound® brand launched in April 2024, the company is extending into full-body musculoskeletal ultrasound with the MSK600 prototype.

The company sells predominantly through direct enterprise sales to hospitals, orthopedic and rehabilitation departments, schools conducting mass screening, sports medicine facilities, and TCM clinics, with distribution supported by participation in medical exhibitions such as Medica and the Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair. Revenue derives from hardware sales of the SCN800, SCN201, and SPN101 systems, software licenses and subscriptions for Scolio3D, and an emerging digital therapeutics and internet hospital platform targeted at schools and families. Scolioscan is installed in more than 50 hospitals and clinics in mainland China and Hong Kong—including Peking University People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong's Xinhua Hospital, HKU-Shenzhen Hospital, and Prince of Wales Hospital—and has reached more than 20 countries across Asia-Pacific and EMEA, with US commercialization enabled by 2025 FDA clearance.

Founded in 2012 as a spin-out of over two decades of research at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University under Prof. Zheng Yong-ping, Scolioscan is privately held and headquartered in Hong Kong Science Park with a national headquarters and R&D center in Shenzhen. It has raised over HKD 100M (~USD 12.8M) across two Pre-A rounds in 2023 and 2024 led by Gobi Partners' AEF Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurship Fund, with Fosun Pharma and Hong Kong PolyU as strategic investors. The company holds 100+ patents and 28 patent clusters across multiple jurisdictions including FDA 510(k), EU CE, China NMPA Class II, Australian ARTG, Thai FDA, and Malaysian MDA.

Name

Scolioscan

Legal name

Telefield Medical Imaging Limited

Website

https://scolioscan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scolioscan (Telefield Medical Imaging / Aitrasound) develops radiation-free 3D ultrasound imaging systems for scoliosis and musculoskeletal assessment, selling hardware and software to hospitals, clinics, schools, and sports medicine facilities across 20+ countries. Founded in Hong Kong in 2012 as a PolyU spin-out.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Imaging Equipment

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Ultrasound & Echography Systems (HLAHABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Portable, Mobile & Point-of-Care Imaging Systems (HLAHABAL)

Keywords

• 3D ultrasound imaging
• Scoliosis assessment systems
• Radiation-free imaging
• Medical imaging devices
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound

Headquarters

HQ city

New Territories

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of hardware products including SCN800 series professional systems, SCN201 portable devices, and SPN101 SpineMeter devices to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities.
2. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Scolio3D 3D analysis software and cloud-based data management platforms provided as software licenses or subscription services.
3. Digital Therapeutics Platform: Internet hospital services and digital therapy platforms for schools and families, enabling screening, diagnosis, and treatment integration.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scolioscan develops and manufactures AI-powered 3D ultrasound imaging systems for radiation-free scoliosis and musculoskeletal assessment. The product portfolio includes professional hospital-grade systems (SCN800 Series), portable handheld devices (SCN201 Series), rapid screening tools (SPN101 Electronic SpineMeter), and 3D analysis software (Scolio3D), sold to hospitals, clinics, schools, and sports medicine facilities globally.

Product overview

Scolioscan offers a comprehensive portfolio of radiation-free 3D ultrasound medical imaging solutions for musculoskeletal and spinal assessment. The core product line includes Scolioscan® (the main brand), with three hardware systems: SCN800 Series (professional-grade for hospitals), SCN201 Series (portable for clinics and screening), and SPN101 Electronic SpineMeter (handheld screening tool). Supporting software includes Scolio3D for 3D analysis. Under the parent group brand Aitrascan® (AI + Ultrasound), the company provides complete solutions from large-scale screening to non-surgical intervention for scoliosis and other musculoskeletal conditions, integrating assessment devices, imaging processing software, and cloud-based data management platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scolioscan®: AI-driven radiation-free 3D ultrasound scoliosis assessment system and product line, including SCN800 Series (professional hospital device), SCN201 Series (portable handheld device), SPN101 Series (Electronic SpineMeter for mass screening), and Scolio3D (3D analysis software).
• Aitrasound®

Products and services

• SCN800 Series Professional-grade 3D ultrasound scoliosis assessment system providing safe and professional assessment for hospitals and clinics. Features continuous monitoring and timely treatment feedback with radiation-free scanning.
• SCN201 Series (Scolioscan Air) Portable, handheld 3D ultrasound scoliosis assessment system providing onsite and instant assessments. Designed for screening, onsite service, and use in clinics or studios. Ultra-light and handheld with convenient and flexible imaging.
• SPN101 Series (Electronic SpineMeter) Handheld electronic instrument using 6-axis acceleration sensor and gravity inclination detection technology for rapid trunk rotation angle measurement, body activity detection, and posture abnormality screening. Features 10-second quick screening with cloud data storage.
• Scolio3D Software 3D analysis software dedicated to analyzing spinal information captured by SCN Series devices. Generates 3D spine models and images across coronal, sagittal, and transverse planes with automated and precise 3D analysis capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Linear correlation of 0.9464 between ultrasound curve angle (UCA) and X-ray Cobb angle measurements
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023Research partner and strategic investor; technology originated from PolyU's Biomedical Engineering department. Prof. Zheng Yongping serves as Founding Chair of the department and co-founder of the company.
• Beijing Haiying Spinal Health FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership for providing radiation-free scoliosis screening services in rural China through donation of Scolioscan systems.
• University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner conducting scoliosis screening programs and utilizing Scolioscan for patient care and research.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Philips Healthcare: Major ultrasound and imaging systems provider with strong pediatric and orthopedic hospital relationships, capable of competing with Scolioscan in tier-1 academic centers and integrated delivery networks.
• Siemens Healthineers: Broad-line imaging and ultrasound manufacturer with global hospital footprint; a potential competitor in MSK and pediatric ultrasound applications where Scolioscan is expanding.
• GE HealthCare: Global ultrasound and medical imaging incumbent with deep R&D, established hospital sales channels, and broad reimbursement infrastructure — a likely competitor if it adds 3D scoliosis or MSK modules to its LOGIQ/Voluson platforms.
• Samsung Medison: Korean-based ultrasound and OB/GYN imaging specialist with strong presence in Asia; relevant comparable given Scolioscan's Asia-heavy footprint and pediatric/obstetric adjacency.

Emerging players

• CurveBeam: Specializes in 3D point-of-care cone-beam CT imaging for orthopedic and musculoskeletal assessment, providing a competing radiation-minimizing 3D imaging approach for orthopedic practices and clinics.
• Butterfly Network: Handheld whole-body ultrasound platform with AI guidance; competes with Scolioscan's SCN201 in the portable/handheld ultrasound segment and shares the vision of democratizing point-of-care imaging.
• Clarius Mobile Health: Handheld wireless ultrasound vendor with AI apps for MSK and point-of-care use cases — directly comparable to Scolioscan's portable SCN201 strategy of putting ultrasound in non-radiologist hands.

Direct peers

• EOS Imaging (acquired by ATEC Spine): Develops low-dose 3D stereoradiographic imaging for spine and orthopedic assessment — historically the closest analog to Scolioscan's mission of replacing conventional X-ray with 3D imaging for spinal deformity, and now part of ATEC Spine.

Regional players

• Mindray: China's largest domestic ultrasound and patient monitoring vendor; comparable as a China-headquartered imaging competitor with similar hospital sales motion and overlapping musculoskeletal ultrasound applications.

Others

• Hologic: Women's health and skeletal imaging specialist (Dexa, 3D mammography); adjacent rather than direct, but a relevant imaging incumbent with similar radiation-reduction thesis and orthopedic practice relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/shikhoedtech

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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