title: Assessment of trunk asymmetry in transversal plane by geometric outline of trunk deformation (GOTD).
abstract: Due to its variety and changeability in time, trunk asymmetry is a symptom of body silhouette distortions, which is difficult to assess objectively. The parametric method involving a geometric outline of trunk deformation (GOTD) has been developed in order to provide a tool for an objective measurement comparable to further examinations. Despite the technology rapid development it still seems reasonable to use simple diagnostic methods available in all conditions, hence the authors' interest in the simplified topographic method employing the body contour tracer. For the diagnosis purpose it is particularly important to assess the parametric asymmetry of the body contour. Such result allows to determine objectively the degree of deformation and standards for the investigatory classification. The obtained coefficients and facilitate the description of deformation in a manner independent of trunk size, and therefore factors such as age and sex do not affect the measurement, which is an important advantage of this method. The body contour tracer is a simple and relatively inexpensive device. Its use does not require training or experience. Examination is noninvasive and harmless to the organism. Collected database provides clear material in the form of digital images, its processing and results, useful for simple comparative analysis. Due to the phase of the investigation, the discussion on the correlation, conclusions about deflection and norms standardization were omitted.
authors: Department of Rehabilitation, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland. klinka@ameryka.com.pl
authors: I M
authors: IM
authors: Kowalski
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Giżewski
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Zaborowska-Sapeta
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Protasiewicz-Fałdowska
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Siwik
mesh_terms: D053587:Arthrometry, Articular / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D060726:Torso