Assessment of atlantoaxial rotation: how accurate is clinical measurement? a comparative study of cervical range of motion using MRI and standard orthopedic techniques

European spine journal: official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society

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Mayer, Michael¹  Koller, Juliane²  Auffarth, Alexander¹  von Amelunxen, Berndt¹  Ortmaier, Reinhold¹  Hitzl, Wolfgang⁴  Koller, Heiko⁵ 

[1] Department for Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg;Department for Orthopedic Surgery, Schoen Clinic Vogtareuth;Department of Orthopedic Surgery;Paracelsus Medical University;Spine & Scoliosis Center

关键词: Cervical spine;    Atlanto-axial;    Range of motion;    Functional MRT;    Outcome measurement;    Motion analysis;    ROM assessment;   

DOI  :  10.1007/s00586-022-07464-9

学科分类：骨科学

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

Purpose Measurement of neck rotation is currently reliant on radiologic imaging. Given the radiation exposure for CT imaging and the additional inconvenience for the patients, an alternative assessment is needed. Goniometers are comfortably to use and easy to access, also for private consulting. The aim of this study was the assessment of whether a handheld goniometer can be used for accurately measuring the rotation of C1-C2.

【 授权许可】

CC BY