The reliability of video fluoroscopy, ultrasound imaging, magnetic resonance imaging and radiography for measurements of lumbar spine segmental range of motion in-vivo: A review

Authors: Daniel, E.S., Lee, R.Y.W. and Williams, J.M.

Journal: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Volume: 36

Issue: 1

Pages: 117-135

eISSN: 1878-6324

ISSN: 1053-8127

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-210285

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Lower back pain (LBP) is a principal cause of disability worldwide and is associated with a variety of spinal conditions. Individuals presenting with LBP may display changes in spinal motion. Despite this, the ability to measure lumbar segmental range of motion (ROM) non-invasively remains a challenge. OBJECTIVE: To review the reliability of four non-invasive modalities: Video Fluoroscopy (VF), Ultrasound imaging (US), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Radiography used for measuring segmental ROM in the lumbar spine in-vivo. METHODS: The methodological quality of seventeen eligible studies, identified through a systematic literature search, were appraised. RESULTS: The intra-rater reliability for VF is excellent in recumbent and upright positions but errors are larger for intra-rater repeated movements and inter-rater reliability shows larger variation. Excellent results for intra- A nd inter-rater reliability are seen in US studies and there is good reliability within- A nd between-day. There is a large degree of heterogeneity in MRI and radiography methodologies but reliable results are seen. CONCLUSIONS: Excellent reliability is seen across all modalities. However, VF and radiography are limited by radiation exposure and MRI is expensive. US offers a non-invasive, risk free method but further research must determine whether it yields truly consistent measurements.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38120/

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The reliability of video fluoroscopy, ultrasound imaging, magnetic resonance imaging and radiography for measurements of lumbar spine segmental range of motion in-vivo: A review.

Authors: Daniel, E.S., Lee, R.Y.W. and Williams, J.M.

Journal: J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil

Volume: 36

Issue: 1

Pages: 117-135

eISSN: 1878-6324

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-210285

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Lower back pain (LBP) is a principal cause of disability worldwide and is associated with a variety of spinal conditions. Individuals presenting with LBP may display changes in spinal motion. Despite this, the ability to measure lumbar segmental range of motion (ROM) non-invasively remains a challenge. OBJECTIVE: To review the reliability of four non-invasive modalities: Video Fluoroscopy (VF), Ultrasound imaging (US), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Radiography used for measuring segmental ROM in the lumbar spine in-vivo. METHODS: The methodological quality of seventeen eligible studies, identified through a systematic literature search, were appraised. RESULTS: The intra-rater reliability for VF is excellent in recumbent and upright positions but errors are larger for intra-rater repeated movements and inter-rater reliability shows larger variation. Excellent results for intra- and inter-rater reliability are seen in US studies and there is good reliability within- and between-day. There is a large degree of heterogeneity in MRI and radiography methodologies but reliable results are seen. CONCLUSIONS: Excellent reliability is seen across all modalities. However, VF and radiography are limited by radiation exposure and MRI is expensive. US offers a non-invasive, risk free method but further research must determine whether it yields truly consistent measurements.

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The reliability of video fluoroscopy, ultrasound imaging, magnetic resonance imaging and radiography for measurements of lumbar spine segmental range of motion <i>in</i>-<i>vivo</i>: A review

Authors: Daniel, E.S., Lee, R.Y.W. and Williams, J.M.

Journal: JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION

Volume: 36

Issue: 1

Pages: 117-135

eISSN: 1878-6324

ISSN: 1053-8127

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-210285

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38120/

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The reliability of video fluoroscopy, ultrasound imaging, magnetic resonance imaging and radiography for measurements of lumbar spine segmental range of motion in-vivo: A review.

Authors: Daniel, E.S., Lee, R.Y.W. and Williams, J.M.

Journal: Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

Volume: 36

Issue: 1

Pages: 117-135

eISSN: 1878-6324

ISSN: 1053-8127

DOI: 10.3233/bmr-210285

Abstract:

Background

Lower back pain (LBP) is a principal cause of disability worldwide and is associated with a variety of spinal conditions. Individuals presenting with LBP may display changes in spinal motion. Despite this, the ability to measure lumbar segmental range of motion (ROM) non-invasively remains a challenge.

Objective

To review the reliability of four non-invasive modalities: Video Fluoroscopy (VF), Ultrasound imaging (US), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Radiography used for measuring segmental ROM in the lumbar spine in-vivo.

Methods

The methodological quality of seventeen eligible studies, identified through a systematic literature search, were appraised.

Results

The intra-rater reliability for VF is excellent in recumbent and upright positions but errors are larger for intra-rater repeated movements and inter-rater reliability shows larger variation. Excellent results for intra- and inter-rater reliability are seen in US studies and there is good reliability within- and between-day. There is a large degree of heterogeneity in MRI and radiography methodologies but reliable results are seen.

Conclusions

Excellent reliability is seen across all modalities. However, VF and radiography are limited by radiation exposure and MRI is expensive. US offers a non-invasive, risk free method but further research must determine whether it yields truly consistent measurements.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38120/

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The reliability of video fluoroscopy, ultrasound imaging, magnetic resonance imaging and radiography for measurements of lumbar spine segmental range of motion in-vivo: A review.

Authors: Daniel, E.S., Lee, R.Y.W. and Williams, J.M.

Journal: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Volume: 36

Issue: 1

Pages: 117-135

ISSN: 1053-8127

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Lower back pain (LBP) is a principal cause of disability worldwide and is associated with a variety of spinal conditions. Individuals presenting with LBP may display changes in spinal motion. Despite this, the ability to measure lumbar segmental range of motion (ROM) non-invasively remains a challenge. OBJECTIVE: To review the reliability of four non-invasive modalities: Video Fluoroscopy (VF), Ultrasound imaging (US), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Radiography used for measuring segmental ROM in the lumbar spine in-vivo. METHODS: The methodological quality of seventeen eligible studies, identified through a systematic literature search, were appraised. RESULTS: The intra-rater reliability for VF is excellent in recumbent and upright positions but errors are larger for intra-rater repeated movements and inter-rater reliability shows larger variation. Excellent results for intra- and inter-rater reliability are seen in US studies and there is good reliability within- and between-day. There is a large degree of heterogeneity in MRI and radiography methodologies but reliable results are seen. CONCLUSIONS: Excellent reliability is seen across all modalities. However, VF and radiography are limited by radiation exposure and MRI is expensive. US offers a non-invasive, risk free method but further research must determine whether it yields truly consistent measurements.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38120/

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