Spinal Cord Research

New spinal cord research from New York University discussed

Published in Medical Imaging Law Weekly, August 5th, 2008

"Prospective study of 131 patients and volunteers recruited for an analysis of spinal alignment and gravity line (GL) assessment by force plate analysis. To determine relationships between GL, foot position, and spinopelvic landmarks in subjects with varying sagittal alignment," investigators in the United States report.

"Additionally, the study sought to analyze the role of the pelvis in the maintenance of GL position. Force plate technology permits analysis of foot position and GL in relation to radiographically obtained landmarks. Previous investigation noted fixed GL-heel relationship across a wide age range despite changes in thoracic kyphosis. The pelvis as...

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Source: Medical Imaging Law Weekly (2008-08-05)

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