Clinical validation of a CT generated dynamic shoulder model

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Clinical validation of a CT generated model of proximal humeral fractures used to predict glenohumeral joint range of motion.

• IRAS ID

  114077

• Contact name

  Dylan Griffiths

• Contact email

  dylan.griffiths@imperial.nhs.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

• Research summary

  Complex fractures of the proximal humerus (ball part of the shoulder ball & socket joint)are assessed with CT scans in addition to plain X rays, so that the true complexity can be appreciated. This data can be put through a computer software package to produce a dynamic model which may help in predicting achievable range of motion of the shoulder. This in turn can help in the decision making progress and in giving a prognosis to patients. We assess how the actual range of motion measured non-invasively in a motion laboratory, using motion sensors and cameras (flock of birds technique) correlates with predicted range of motion from the model. The relative contribution of glenohumeral (ball and socket shoulder joint) and scapulothoracic (joint of shoulder blade with ribs) motion is also assessed.

• REC name

  London - Chelsea Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  13/LO/1477

• Date of REC Opinion

  7 Nov 2013

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion