Comparison of four devices for spinal immobilization: Quantitative analysis of segmental mobility during immobilization procedure using wearable inertial sensors

Introduction: Spinal immobilization is the safest method to prevent lesions subsequent to trauma [1]. Despite being widely used, the most consolidated methods of spinal immobilization have limits [2] and rigorous scientific evidences for supporting the choice between the different available devices are missing [3]. In clinical practice, different and innovative devices are used for ensuring spinal immobilization, on the cervical tract in particular. However, still no effective way to prove their efficacy in minimizing segmental mobility have been designed; there are only scarce studies with different results [1,3].

Source: Gait and Posture - October 1, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: M.C. Bisi, E. Farabegoli, E. Magnani, R. Stagni Source Type: research