Introduction of a novel optical measurement system for dynamic spinal curvature analysis
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Background Rasterstereography is a method for stereophotogrammetric surface measurements of the back based on moiré topography[1]. In contrast to all other optical devices, rasterstereography allows an analysis not only of the back surface but also of the underlying spine. This is possible by the use of a spine model, which was created by Turner-Smith[2,3]. So far rasterstereography only allows static measurements. However, it would be of great value to be able to also evaluate the spine and its segments under dynamic conditions.
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