Is the cadaveric model valid for examining orthopaedic manual therapy techniques? A cross-sectional comparative study in vivo and in vitro.
Carlos López-de-CelisJacobo Rodríguez-SanzSegi Gassó-VillarejoElena Bueno-GraciaMax Canet-VintróElena Estébanez-de-MiguelPublished in: Clinical biomechanics (Bristol, Avon) (2024)
The amount of distraction produced in the tibiotarsal joint was similar in volunteers and cadavers. The cadaveric model is a valid model for testing and investigating orthopaedic manual therapy techniques. The force applied was similar in the two models. Medium and high force detection showed good reliability, while low force showed moderate.