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A non-invasive technique for assessing innominate bone motion.

Melanie D Bussey1, Toshimasa Yanai, Peter Milburn

  • 1School of Physical Education, University of Otago, P.O. Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand. mbussey@pooka.otago.ac.nz

Clinical Biomechanics (Bristol, Avon)
|December 9, 2003
PubMed
Summary

A magnetic tracking device reliably measured pelvic bone range of motion. This method offers a practical alternative to invasive techniques for assessing pelvic joint kinematics.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Kinesiology
  • Medical Device Technology

Background:

  • Pelvic joint kinematic analysis is challenging due to anatomical positioning.
  • Current precise measurement methods are invasive, requiring marker implantation and radiography.
  • A need exists for a practical, accurate, and reliable method to evaluate pelvic motion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the suitability of a magnetic tracking device for measuring pelvic bone range of motion.
  • To evaluate the reliability and validity of this non-invasive technique.
  • To provide a practical tool for researchers and clinicians studying pelvic kinematics.

Main Methods:

  • A repeated measures study involving two experiments with healthy subjects.
  • Passive hip abduction and external rotation were used to measure innominate bone range of motion.

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  • 3D spatial coordinates of pelvic landmarks were obtained via palpation and digitization using an electromagnetic tracking device.
  • CT scans and metallic beads validated the palpated landmark data.

    • Main Results:

    • The mean innominate bone motion ranged between 3 and 4 degrees in the transverse plane.
    • Significant inter-subject variability in range of motion was observed.
    • Measurements demonstrated high reliability and validity despite the observed variability.

    Conclusions:

    • The magnetic tracking device is a suitable tool for measuring pelvic bone range of motion.
    • This method provides a reliable and valid alternative to invasive techniques.
    • The device offers a practical solution for clinical and research applications in pelvic motion analysis.