Goniometer-apps in hand surgery and their applicability in daily clinical practice

Kuegler, Paul; Wurzer, Paul; Tuca, Alexandru; Sendlhofer, Gerald; Lumenta, David B.; Giretzlehner, Michael; Kamolz, Lars‐Peter

doi:10.1186/s40886-015-0003-4

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“…With the aim of investigating differences among applications and operating systems, Kuegler et al [27] compared the angular measurements of sixteen goniometric applications and two different operating systems using an irregular pyramid-shaped object with four sides and consequently four different angles. The applications performed in a similar manner for all measurements, with minimal variation; the iOS (operating system of Apple) had a maximum angular variation of 1.8°, and the Android (operating system of Google) presented a maximum angular variation of 1.3°.…”

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“…Shin et al [11], Alba-Martín [15], and Johnson et al [16] found excellent intra-and inter-examiner reliability for measurements of the range of motion of the shoulder in different positions using the Clinometer A large number of applications are available for measuring joint range of motion. Some can be used for any joint, whereas others are dedicated for specific joints [27]. Applying similar methodology as that employed in the present study, Milanese et al [6] evaluated a specific application for the knee: Knee Goniometer App © , KGA (Apple iPhone…”

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Intra- and inter-examiner reliability in angular measurements of the knee with a smartphone application

Derhon¹,

Santos²,

Brandalize³

et al. 2018

Hum Mov.

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Purpose. Goniometric smartphone applications to measure joint angles offer greater practicality and accessibility, which makes them potential alternatives to a conventional goniometer. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the intra-and interexaminer reliability in measuring the angles of the range of motion of the knee with the use of the ROM© goniometric smartphone application. Method. The total of 34 young healthy women with an at least 20° limitation in knee extension range of motion participated in the study. Angular measurements of knee flexion in the dominant leg were performed with the aid of the smartphone application by three trained examiners for the evaluation of the inter-examiner reliability. The second evaluation was carried out after a 48-hour period for the determination of the intra-examiner reliability. Conclusions. The findings reveal that the ROM© goniometric smartphone application can be considered a useful tool for the evaluation of the knee range of motion in healthy women.

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Intra- and inter-examiner reliability in angular measurements of the knee with a smartphone application

Derhon¹,

Santos²,

Brandalize³

et al. 2018

Hum Mov.

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“…Several authors have found comparable results using similar apps for other joints such as wrist [23], fingers [8,9], shoulder [24,25], lumbar spine [26], or even to analyze range of motion in patients who have suffered a stroke [27].…”

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Reliability and Concurrent Validity of the Goniometer-Pro App vs a Universal Goniometer in determining Passive Flexion of Knee

Ortiz¹,

Val²,

Delgado³

2017

IJCA

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Purpose: Smartphones have become a staple in our society. They are essential not only for our day-to-day lives but also as a healthcare tool in the face of the emergence of a myriad of health-based applications. Analyze the reliability and concurrent validity of an iPhone app as compared with traditional goniometry.Methods: 21 subjects of our work centre, in 2016 had 4 measurements of their degree of knee flexion for a randomly chosen knee position: 2 by universal goniometry (UG) and 2 by the Goniometer-Pro (G-Pro) application. A different evaluator made each measurement. The radiographs were used as a gold standard to measure the actual knee flexion angle.Results: The difference between mean intra-group values was 3,148º (±2,669º) and 2,476º (±2,638º) for G-Pro. The difference between the mean intra-group values was 5.45º. Inter-observer consistency for UG was 0,990 and 0,993 for GPro; As regards validity, the values obtained were 0,976 for UG and 0,992 for G-Pro.Conclusions: The Goniometer-Pro app seems to be a reliable and accurate tool for determining the values of knee flexion. The values obtained are slightly more accurate than those of traditional goniometry.Implication: This study intend to promote the use of apps of systemic form in the health system, as a component integrated into the management of the health. This work not only compares the reliability of two methods of measurement, compare the reliability or validity with a gold standard, as it is the radiological measurement.

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“…Kuegler et al (28) compared 15 applications for two operational systems to evaluate the reliability and validity of these applications regarding ROM in individuals in the postoperative period following hand surgery. Fourteen applications proved to be reliable and valid, but, according to the literature, these applications are not used in clinical practice.…”

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Intra-examiner and inter-examiner reliability in the determination of angular measurements of the wrist using a smartphone application

Wassmuth¹,

Sakata²,

Paula³

et al. 2020

mtprehabjournal

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Purpose: With recent technological advances, goniometric applications have increasingly been used for the measurement of joint angles due to the greater practicality and accessibility. It is therefore important to determine the reliability of these applications. The evaluation of the wrist is important, as this joint is commonly affected by trauma that can lead to limitations of movement. Thus, the aim of the study was to determine the intra-examiner and inter-examiner reliability of the Goniometer PRO© smartphone application for measuring the range of motion of the wrist. Basic procedures: A correlational, blind, cross-sectional study was conducted involving 43 healthy women (mean age: 20 ± 2.3 years) with no upper limb injuries. Both wrists were examined in each participant (n=86). Active wrist flexion and extension were measured by three previously trained examiners using the smartphone application for the determination of inter-examiner reliability and a second evaluation was performed after 48 hours for the determination of intra-examiner reliability. Main findings: Excellent intra-examiner (ICC>0.75) and inter-examiner (ICC>0.90) reliability were found for both wrists. A very good correlation (r>0.90; p<0.0001) was found for the intra-examiner evaluation of the left wrist and good correlations (r>0.80; p<0.0001) were found for the right wrist and for the inter-examiner evaluations of both wrists. Good agreement was found for all measures, as demonstrated by the Bland-Altman analysis. Conclusions: The present data on intra-examiner and inter-examiner reliability of the Goniometer PRO© for the smartphone demonstrate that this goniometric application can be used as an effective tool for the evaluation of the range of motion of the wrist.

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Goniometer-apps in hand surgery and their applicability in daily clinical practice

Cited by 16 publications

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Intra- and inter-examiner reliability in angular measurements of the knee with a smartphone application

Intra- and inter-examiner reliability in angular measurements of the knee with a smartphone application

Reliability and Concurrent Validity of the Goniometer-Pro App vs a Universal Goniometer in determining Passive Flexion of Knee

Intra-examiner and inter-examiner reliability in the determination of angular measurements of the wrist using a smartphone application

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