Plain Radiography: A Unique Component of Spinal Assessment and Predictive Health
While some research supports utilizing plain radiography for measuring biomechanical alignment of the spine for prognosis and treatment, there are contrasting viewpoints regarding both the value and utilization of these procedures in conservative care. Evaluation of both conservative and non-conserv...
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| author | Philip A. Arnone Andrew E. McCanse Derek S. Farmen Mark V. Alano Nicholas J. Weber Shawn P. Thomas Austin H. Webster |
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| description | While some research supports utilizing plain radiography for measuring biomechanical alignment of the spine for prognosis and treatment, there are contrasting viewpoints regarding both the value and utilization of these procedures in conservative care. Evaluation of both conservative and non-conservative approaches to spinal care revealed vast differences in radiographic utilization and interpretation between orthopedic surgeons, primary care physicians, chiropractic physicians, and physical therapists, which may account for the different viewpoints and rationales in the literature. A research summary is provided to explore any unique biomechanical parameters identified with plain radiography of the spine (PROTS) and how these measurements may relate to patient health. Understanding any unique value provided through biomechanical assessment utilizing PROTS may help chiropractic physicians determine the appropriate use of radiographic procedures in clinical practice and how to coordinate efforts with other conservative and non-conservative spinal healthcare professions to improve patient health. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0de56ae3c42f41feb5b381743d240ccd2024-03-27T13:43:40ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322024-03-0112663310.3390/healthcare12060633Plain Radiography: A Unique Component of Spinal Assessment and Predictive HealthPhilip A. Arnone0Andrew E. McCanse1Derek S. Farmen2Mark V. Alano3Nicholas J. Weber4Shawn P. Thomas5Austin H. Webster6The Balanced Body Center, Matthews, NC 28105, USAPrecision Chiropractic, Williston, VT 05495, USAThe Balanced Body Center, Matthews, NC 28105, USACoastal Chiropractic Group, Bristol, RI 02809, USANoVa Spine & Wellness, Fairfax, VA 22030, USALong Lake Chiropractic Centre, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2A1, CanadaDynamic Life Chiropractic, Royal Oak, MI 48073, USAWhile some research supports utilizing plain radiography for measuring biomechanical alignment of the spine for prognosis and treatment, there are contrasting viewpoints regarding both the value and utilization of these procedures in conservative care. Evaluation of both conservative and non-conservative approaches to spinal care revealed vast differences in radiographic utilization and interpretation between orthopedic surgeons, primary care physicians, chiropractic physicians, and physical therapists, which may account for the different viewpoints and rationales in the literature. A research summary is provided to explore any unique biomechanical parameters identified with plain radiography of the spine (PROTS) and how these measurements may relate to patient health. Understanding any unique value provided through biomechanical assessment utilizing PROTS may help chiropractic physicians determine the appropriate use of radiographic procedures in clinical practice and how to coordinate efforts with other conservative and non-conservative spinal healthcare professions to improve patient health.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/6/633sagittal spinal balancecoronal spinal balancespinal biomechanical assessmentplain radiographic utilizationpostural assessmentspinal assessment |
| spellingShingle | Philip A. Arnone Andrew E. McCanse Derek S. Farmen Mark V. Alano Nicholas J. Weber Shawn P. Thomas Austin H. Webster Plain Radiography: A Unique Component of Spinal Assessment and Predictive Health Healthcare sagittal spinal balance coronal spinal balance spinal biomechanical assessment plain radiographic utilization postural assessment spinal assessment |
| title | Plain Radiography: A Unique Component of Spinal Assessment and Predictive Health |
| title_full | Plain Radiography: A Unique Component of Spinal Assessment and Predictive Health |
| title_fullStr | Plain Radiography: A Unique Component of Spinal Assessment and Predictive Health |
| title_full_unstemmed | Plain Radiography: A Unique Component of Spinal Assessment and Predictive Health |
| title_short | Plain Radiography: A Unique Component of Spinal Assessment and Predictive Health |
| title_sort | plain radiography a unique component of spinal assessment and predictive health |
| topic | sagittal spinal balance coronal spinal balance spinal biomechanical assessment plain radiographic utilization postural assessment spinal assessment |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/6/633 |
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