Scapulothoracic rhythm in normal male volunteers
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Quantitative Autonomic Testing
Published on: July 19, 2011
1Department of Hand & Upperlimb Surgery, Robert Jones Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, Shropshire, United Kingdom.
Abstract:
Dynamic pattern of Scapulothoracic rhythm during arm abduction in scapular plane is studied using computer-imaging technique. Aim of the study is to produce a reproducible and reliable way of calculating the scapular movement and glenohumeral movement using least possible roentgenographic exposure. Moving X-ray screening picture of the shoulder joint is analysed using video capture computer programme and the images at different degrees of abduction are then analysed for scapular movement using computer aided designer and drafting software. Results were comparable to the authoritative shoulder analysis carried out in the past, the difference of radiation exposure, approximately 10 times less.
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