Observational studyBMC musculoskeletal disorders2024
An observational study of quality of motion in the aging cervical spine: sequence of segmental contributions in dynamic fluoroscopy recordings.
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Analysis of Cervical Motion During Flexion and Extension Cinematographic Recordings in Asymptomatic Elderly
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- Continuous Non-Invasive Assessment of Segmental Cervical Motion: A Narrative Review and Validation Framework.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- From static X-rays to dynamic 3D tracking: A scoping review of cervical spine Imaging-Based motion assessment.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- Improved AI-Assisted Image Recognition of Cervical Spine Vertebrae Enables Motion Pattern Analysis in Dynamic X-Ray Recordings.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Cross-validation of two independent methods to analyze the sequence of segmental contributions in the cervical spine in extension cineradiographic recordings.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- AI-Assisted Image Recognition of Cervical Spine Vertebrae in Dynamic X-Ray Recordings.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- VR Head Tracking as a Useful Tool for the Qualitative Assessment of Cervical Spine Movement.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe term 'physiological motion of the spine' is commonly used although no proper definition exists. Previous work has revealed a consistent sequence of cervical segmental contributions in 80-90% of young healthy individuals. Age has been shown to be associated with a decreased quantity of motion. Therefore, it is of interest to study whether this sequence persists throughout aging. The aim of this prospective cohort study is to investigate if the consistent sequence of cervical segmental contributions in young asymptomatic individuals remains present in elderly asymptomatic individuals.
methodsIn this prospective cohort study, dynamic flexion to extension cinematographic recordings of the cervical spine were made in asymptomatic individuals aged 55-70 years old. Individuals without neck pain and without severe degenerative changes were included. Two recordings were made in each individual with a 2-to-4-week interval (T1 and T2). Segmental rotation of each individual segment between C4 and C7 was calculated to determine the sequence of segmental contributions. Secondary outcomes were segmental range of motion (sRoM) and sagittal alignment.
resultsTen individuals, with an average age of 61 years, were included. The predefined consistent sequence of segmental contributions was found in 10% of the individuals at T1 and 0% at T2. sRoM and total range of motion (tRoM) were low in all participants. There was no statistically significant correlation between sagittal alignment, degeneration and sRoM in the respective segments, nor between cervical lordosis and tRoM.
conclusionsThis study shows that aging is associated with loss of the consistent motion pattern that was observed in young asymptomatic individuals. The altered contribution of the cervical segments during extension did not appear to be correlated to the degree of degeneration or sagittal alignment. Trial registration clinicaltrials.gov NCT04222777, registered 10.01.2020.
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