Viability of Hand and Wrist Photogoniometry.

ABSTRACT:

Background

No goniometric technique is both maximally convenient and completely accurate, although photogoniometry (ie, picture taking to facilitate digital angle measurement) shows promise in this regard. Our purpose was to test the feasibility and reliability of a photogoniometric protocol designed to measure wrist and digit range of motion in general.

Methods

Two independent observers examined a sample of joints in both normal and abnormal hands according to a photogoniometric protocol. Interrater and intrarater correlation were calculated, and these measurements were compared with measurements made by a third independent examiner with a manual goniometer.

Results

The photo-based measurements were reliable within and between observers; however, only a minority of t

SUBMITTER: Meals CG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5987967 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature