Device for Determining Vertebral Distances of the Spinal Column of a Patient

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This invention is a device designed to measure the distances between vertebrae in the spine of a patient while they are walking, either indoors or outdoors. It uses marks applied to the patient's skin at the height of specific vertebral points, digital cameras mounted on a support frame to capture images of these marks during rest and movement, and a data processing system to analyze these images and track the patient’s movement path.

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• Clinical assessment and monitoring of spinal conditions such as scoliosis or vertebral degeneration.
• Gait analysis and posture testing in physiotherapy and rehabilitation centers.
• Remote or in-field patient monitoring by clinicians for movement-related spinal issues.
• Assessment of effectiveness of treatments or surgeries on spinal alignment and mobility.
• Development of personalized exercise or therapy plans based on dynamic spinal measurements.

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• Allows vertebral distance measurement during real-world movements, not just at rest.
• Non-invasive and mobile, permitting freedom of movement for patients during assessment.
• Provides digital data suitable for in-depth analysis and record-keeping.
• Enables early detection of posture changes or spinal abnormalities during activity.
• Potentially increases diagnostic accuracy and customizes therapy due to real movement data.

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The invention relates to devices for determining vertebral distances of the spinal column of a patient. The devices are characterized in particular in that vertebral distances of the patient while walking in a building or outdoors can be easily detected. For this purpose, at least two marks are applied to the skin of the patient at the height of the transverse processes while the patient is at rest, each mark being at least two lined representations arranged at a distance from each other. Furthermore, at least one or two digital cameras for recording either at least one area of the two marks of transverse processes or at least one area of one mark are arranged on a support frame at a distance from the marks so that images of marks in the rest position and during the walking motion of the patient are recorded and stored. A device for detecting the path traveled by the patient is a further component of the device. The device further comprises a data processing system.