Laterally transposed pelvis: a new and proper name for an old problem

Area of Science:

• Osteopathic medicine
• Biomechanics
• Postural analysis

Background:

• Lack of specific terminology for osteopathic findings, particularly in postural examinations.
• The significance of pelvic positioning in diagnosing postural imbalance, especially subtle forms.
• The need for a precise term to describe a specific clinical finding without ambiguity.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and define a specific term for a key finding in osteopathic postural assessment.
• To nominate the phrase "laterally transposed pelvis" for a distinct pelvic position.
• To establish clear terminology for static evaluation of pelvic position in the coronal plane.

Main Methods:

• Proposed a static test for evaluating pelvic position.
• Defined "laterally transposed pelvis" based on the relationship between the pelvis's median plane and the vertical extension of the midheel line.
• Specified patient positioning: standing, knees extended, feet together on a horizontal surface.

Main Results:

• Nominated the phrase "laterally transposed pelvis" to identify a specific static finding.
• Defined the condition as the pelvis's median plane lying laterally to the vertically extended midheel line.
• This finding is critical for diagnosing postural imbalance, particularly minor forms.

Conclusions:

• The proposed term "laterally transposed pelvis" offers specific and unambiguous identification of a postural finding.
• This terminology enhances diagnostic accuracy in osteopathic medicine for postural imbalance.
• Standardized terminology is crucial for consistent clinical evaluation and communication in postural assessment.