Dynamic Surface Topography for Thoracic and Lumbar Pain Patients-Applicability and First Results.

ABSTRACT: Current routine diagnostic procedures for back pain mainly focus on static spinal analyses. Dynamic Surface Topography (DST) is an easy-to-use, radiation-free addition, allowing spine analyses under dynamic conditions. Until now, it is unclear if this method is applicable to back pain patients, and data reports are missing. Within a prospective observational study, 32 patients suffering from thoracic and lumbar back pain were examined while walking, randomized at four speeds (2, 3, 4, 5 km/h), using a DST measuring device (DIERS 4Dmotion^® Lab). The measurement results were compared with those of a healthy reference group. We calculated the intrasegmental rotation for every subject and summed up the spinal motion in a standardized gait cycle. The Mann-Whitney U Test was used to c

SUBMITTER: Kniepert J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11939185 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature