XXXX --comparative investigations with clinical examination and electronic axiography.

@entity1 @entity2956 @entity89 @entity74 @entity158 @entity11158 @entity1348
An essential problem in the diagnosis of @entity11158 is still the evaluation of the type and severity of the @entity2956 . For a differential classification of @entity2956 , we developed an electronic axiography system which facilitates a recording of lower @entity89 . It works 3-dimensionally and relates to the joints. The measuring system, which was internationally patented, is based on a linear resistive foil for the sagittal plane and an inductive gauge for the horizontal plane. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the usefulness of our electronic axiography system in obtaining a differential diagnosis of @entity11158 . We examined 30 @entity1 (60 joints) with complaints in the @entity1348 area ( @entity158 and @entity1348 sounds). Clinical examinations yielded only uncertain indications of @entity2956 . With the help of electronic axiography we could differentiate the @entity2956 into microtrauma and macrotrauma. Both forms may show a loss of function and an audible @entity1348 clicking. 23 joints had a macrotrauma (disk displacement with reduction, 20 times; disk displacement without reduction, 3 times). In 8 joints, a microtrauma was found. 3 joints showed a subluxation. In 4 uncertain cases, the diagnosis was confirmed with the help of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). All @entity1 with a diagnosed @entity74 received adequate treatment with reposition splints. Our initial results show that 3-dimensional electronic axiography can be a good aid in further characterization of @entity11158 and permits an effective therapy.
