Radiographic evidence of cranial bone mobility.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2002
Abstract
The purpose of this retrospective chart review was to determine if external manipulation of the cranium alters selected parameters of the cranial vault and base that can be visualized and measured on x-ray. Twelve adult patient charts were randomly selected to include patients who had received cranial vault manipulation treatment with a pre- and post-treatment x-ray taken with the head in a fixed positioning device. The degree of change in angle between various specified cranial landmarks as visualized on x-ray was measured. The mean angle of change measured at the atlas was 2.58 degrees, at the mastoid was 1.66 degrees, at the malar line was 1.25 degrees, at the sphenoid was 2.42 degrees, and at the temporal line was 1.75 degrees. 91.6% of patients exhibited differences in measurement at 3 or more sites. This study concludes that cranial bone mobility can be documented and measured on x-ray.
Volume
20
Issue
1
First Page
34
Last Page
38
ISSN
0886-9634
Published In/Presented At
Oleski, S. L., Smith, G. H., & Crow, W. T. (2002). Radiographic evidence of cranial bone mobility. Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice, 20(1), 34–38. https://doi.org/10.1080/08869634.2002.11746188
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
11831342
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article