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Moiré topography: characteristics and clinical application
Flávia Porto1, Jonas Lírio Gurgel, Thais Russomano
1Physical Activity and Health Promotion Laboratory, Institute of Physical Education and Sports, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rua São Francisco Xavier no. 524, Rio de Janeiro-RJ, Brazil. flavia_porto@msn.com
Moiré topography (MT) has evolved for diagnosing human body topography, especially postural deviations like scoliosis. Further research is needed for clinical applications, particularly in the elderly.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Imaging
- Clinical Diagnostics
Background:
- The Moiré phenomenon has been utilized for clinical diagnosis in human body topographical analysis since 1970.
- Moiré topography (MT) offers a non-invasive method for assessing body surface contours.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on Moiré phenomenon characteristics.
- To evaluate Moiré topography's clinical applications, focusing on postural deviations.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search (1966-2010) in English.
- Content analysis of selected studies on Moiré topography.
- Focus on Shadow and Projection Moiré techniques.
Main Results:
- Moiré topography has evolved with improved accuracy, precision, and software-assisted interpretation.
- Shadow and Projection Moiré techniques are most frequently used.
- Methodological procedures for MT are not consistently defined in literature.
Conclusions:
- Moiré topography is useful for detecting spinal deformities, particularly scoliosis in children.
- Clinical research, especially in the elderly, requires further investigation.
- Japan leads in the application of Moiré topography.
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