Frequently Asked Questions

Vertebral motion analysis (VMA) is a breakthrough imaging technique that creates a video X-ray of your spine in motion. This allows radiologists, in real time, to uncover injuries and/or instability in the neck or back that can be easily missed using basic X-ray technology. 

Vertebral Motion Analysis is designed for clinical professionals who are interested in the analysis of motion in medical images, particularly in musculoskeletal images of the spine. Motion Analysis facilitates quantitative assessment of vertebral motion in digital medical images.

Leading research publications have validated that Motion Analysis is a more reliable, specific, and accurate tool than traditional x-rays. The problem with traditional x-rays is that it only captures the beginning and end of the movement.  Vertebral Motion Analysis captures all of the information about your spine as you move. Each second, eight pictures are taken of your spine, to give a complete view of your spine in motion.

This video information is then analyzed by sophisticated medical software to determine what the problems and issues may be present in your spine.

Yes. Vertebral Motion Analysis's the only diagnostic tool cleared by the FDA and featured in many high profile medical journals.

One of the main benefits of Vertebral Motion Analysis is, unlike a traditional X-ray, it has the ability to obtain more information with minimal radiation, lowering the patients risks of ionizing radiation exposure. 

Additional benefits of VMA include:

• Greater accuracy
• More reliable in determining spinal injuries
• Provides a better, more comprehensive assessment of the spine

Ultimately, compared to a traditional X-ray, a VMA offers a bigger picture with fewer risks. Leading research publications have validated that Vertebral Motion Analysis is a more reliable, specific, and accurate tool than traditional x-rays. The problem with traditional x-rays is that it only captures the beginning and end of the movement.  Vertebral Motion Analysis captures all of the information about your spine as you move. Each second, eight pictures are taken of your spine, to give a complete view of your spine in motion.

This video information is then analyzed by sophisticated medical software to determine what the problems and issues may be present in your spine.

Motion Analysis's cloud-based system provides unparalleled access to images and test results via any internet-connected computer, tablet, or smartphone. Motion Analysis provides online surgeon tools that make consulting with patients and interacting with insurance companies much easier. 

Sophisticated sagittal alignment measurements with no extra work

Scopic images collected during Motion Analysis testing. Motion Analysis automates the process for obtaining established spino-pelvic alignment parameters from fluoroscopic images collected during the Vertebral Motion Analysis process. Pelvic incidence, lumbar lordosis, pelvic tilt, and sacral slope are included in the VMA report, along with the assessment of spinal motion and instability.