Systematic Reviews
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World J Orthop. Feb 18, 2016; 7(2): 136-148
Published online Feb 18, 2016. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v7.i2.136
Photogrammetry as a tool for the postural evaluation of the spine: A systematic review
Tássia Silveira Furlanetto, Juliana Adami Sedrez, Cláudia Tarragô Candotti, Jefferson Fagundes Loss
Tássia Silveira Furlanetto, Juliana Adami Sedrez, Cláudia Tarragô Candotti, Jefferson Fagundes Loss, Exercise Research Laboratory, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90690-200, Brazil
Author contributions: Furlanetto TS and Sedrez JA gathered, analyzed and interpreted the data and drafted the manuscript; Candotti CT and Loss JF Study conceived and designed the study and performed the critical review.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors declare that they have no competing interests.
Data sharing statement: The dataset is available from the corresponding author at jefferson.loss@ufrgs.br.
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Correspondence to: Jefferson Fagundes Loss, PHD, Exercise Research Laboratory, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Felizardo, 750, Porto Alegre 90690-200, Brazil. jefferson.loss@ufrgs.br
Telephone: +55-51-33085822
Received: May 4, 2015
Peer-review started: May 5, 2015
First decision: June 20, 2015
Revised: July 24, 2015
Accepted: December 3, 2015
Article in press: December 4, 2015
Published online: February 18, 2016
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Core Tip

Core tip: With photogrammetry, various spinal posture assessment protocols can be adopted. However, the literature lacks evidence to support the use of photogrammetry in accompanying postural treatment, whether for clinical or research purposes. When using photogrammetry in scientific research, a protocol or software that provides detailed postural analysis should be the first choice. In the clinical environment, the choice of protocol will depend on the objectives established for the patient by the physiotherapist. When dealing with a collective health situation, such as groups of schoolchildren, it is necessary to prioritize simpler protocols.