Arnone, P.A.; McCanse, A.E.; Farmen, D.S.; Alano, M.V.; Weber, N.J.; Thomas, S.P.; Webster, A.H. Plain Radiography: A Unique Component of Spinal Assessment and Predictive Health. Healthcare2024, 12, 633.
Arnone, P.A.; McCanse, A.E.; Farmen, D.S.; Alano, M.V.; Weber, N.J.; Thomas, S.P.; Webster, A.H. Plain Radiography: A Unique Component of Spinal Assessment and Predictive Health. Healthcare 2024, 12, 633.
Arnone, P.A.; McCanse, A.E.; Farmen, D.S.; Alano, M.V.; Weber, N.J.; Thomas, S.P.; Webster, A.H. Plain Radiography: A Unique Component of Spinal Assessment and Predictive Health. Healthcare2024, 12, 633.
Arnone, P.A.; McCanse, A.E.; Farmen, D.S.; Alano, M.V.; Weber, N.J.; Thomas, S.P.; Webster, A.H. Plain Radiography: A Unique Component of Spinal Assessment and Predictive Health. Healthcare 2024, 12, 633.
Abstract
While some research supports utilizing plain radiography for measuring biomechanical alignment of the spine for prognosis and treatment, there are contrasting viewpoints regarding both the value and utilization of these procedures in conservative care. Evaluation of both conservative and non-conservative approaches to spinal care revealed vast differences in radiographic utilization and interpretation between orthopedic surgeons, primary care physicians, chiropractic physicians, and physical therapists, which may account for the different viewpoints and rationale in the literature. A research summary is provided regarding the various methods of spinal analysis utilized by these professions to help determine if there is any unique diagnostic or prognostic value associated with radiographic utilization that could assist in advancing conservative spinal assessment and treatment. Understanding any unique value provided through biomechanical assessment utilizing plain radiography of the spine established in the literature may help chiropractic physicians determine the appropriate use of radiographic procedures in clinical practice and how to coordinate efforts with other conservative and non-conservative professions to improve spinal healthcare.
Public Health and Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
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