P 124 - Normative data to assess the degree of normality in the cervical spine movement replacing the outdated AMA guidelines. Preliminary results

The functional issues that befall the injury are a tangible sign that can be measured to assess the grade of severity, nevertheless reference values are needed to determine what is deviant from normality. Classically this has been done using the AMA guidelines for range of motion (ROM). Loses of between 4 º- 6º of cervical range of motion (ROM) for each life decade [1] suggest that AMA guidelines might not be sensitive enough to grade the injury depending on the patient’s age.

Source: Gait and Posture - July 24, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: A. Fidalgo Herrera, M.J. Mart ínez-Beltran, A. García-González, J. de la Torre-Montero Tags: Short communication Source Type: research