Accuracy of biplane x-ray imaging combined with model-based tracking for measuring in-vivo patellofemoral joint motion.
BACKGROUND
Accurately measuring in-vivo motion of the knee's patellofemoral (PF) joint is challenging. Conventional measurement techniques have largely been unable to accurately measure three-dimensional, in-vivo motion of the patella during dynamic activities. The purpose of this study was to assess the accuracy of a new model-based technique for measuring PF joint motion.


METHODS
To assess the accuracy of this technique, we implanted tantalum beads into the femur and patella of three cadaveric knee specimens and then recorded dynamic biplane radiographic images while manually flexing and extending the specimen. The position of the femur and patella were measured from the biplane images using both the model-based tracking system and a validated dynamic radiostereometric analysis (RSA) technique. Model-based tracking was compared to dynamic RSA by computing measures of bias, precision, and overall dynamic accuracy of four clinically-relevant kinematic parameters (patellar shift, flexion, tilt, and rotation).


RESULTS
The model-based tracking technique results were in excellent agreement with the RSA technique. Overall dynamic accuracy indicated errors of less than 0.395 mm for patellar shift, 0.875 degrees for flexion, 0.863 degrees for tilt, and 0.877 degrees for rotation.


CONCLUSIONS
This model-based tracking technique is a non-invasive method for accurately measuring dynamic PF joint motion under in-vivo conditions. The technique is sufficiently accurate in measuring clinically relevant changes in PF joint motion following conservative or surgical treatment.
Bey
Michael J
MJ
Henry Ford Health Systems, Department of Orthopaedics, Bone and Joint Center, E&R 2015, 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202, USA. bey@bjc.hfh.edu
Kline
Stephanie K
SK
Tashman
Scott
S
Zauel
Roger
R
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