Ortho Kinematics expands Vertebral Motion Analysis to include cervical spine assessments

Ortho Kinematics, Inc, announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA to expand their Vertebral Motion Analysis system for use in cervical spine assessments, as well as in the lumbar spine.

The Vertebral Motion Analysis (VMA) system offers has been shown to identify spinal instability that may be difficult to detect in clinical studies, according to a press release. As a result, VMA testing can help doctors identify a common and treatable pathology that may be difficult to detect with the currently available test.

“For many lumbar patients, VMA testing has made the difference in getting the right diagnosis to successfully treat unrelenting, debilitating back pain,” Paul Gunnoe, chief executive officer of Ortho Kinematics, stated. “With the clearance of the cervical VMA system, we are very happy to now offer this same opportunity to patients with neck problems as well.”

VMA testing is now available at a select set of leading spine surgery centers. A large scale national roll-out is scheduled for early 2014.