Cross-validation of two independent methods to analyze the sequence of segmental contributions in the cervical spine in extension cineradiographic recordings
This study confirms the reliability of SSC measurement between the two methods, laying the foundation for broader applications. SSC patterns observed in young adults follow a normative pattern, in alignment with previous research. The absence of a fixed pattern in elderly participants could indicate age-related changes or sample variation, warranting cautious interpretation due to the small sample size. Future studies with larger, diverse samples and AI-driven approaches could enhance SSC analysis, enabling better clinical relevance.
Authors
- Valérie Schuermans (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1733-8564)
- Toon Boselie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3105-9710)
- Jonathan Branney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2102-8435)
- Henk van Santbrink (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8187-6044)
- Anouk Y.J.M. Smeets (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1795-1342)
- Alexander Breen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-5363)
Institutions
- University of Exeter (GB)
- Maastricht University Medical Centre (NL)
- Maastricht University (NL)
- Department of Health (TW)
- Zuyderland Medisch Centrum (NL)
- Bournemouth University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Published
- 2025-12-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-09413-1
- Primary Topic
- Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00