Title :
Integrated methodology for a future expert system used in low back pain management
Author :
Toth-Tascau, M. ; Stoia, D.I. ; Andrei, D.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. & Strength of Mater., Politeh. Univ. of Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
Abstract :
The paper proposes to identify and correlate in a synthetically way three key items involved in low back pain management: diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Specific methods are presented for all items, in order to integrate them in a complex knowledge base. The paper also proposes the integration of experimental biomechanical investigation as a useful tool in management of the low back pain and presents a complex investigation protocol designed to assess both posture and mobility of lumbar spine. The final goal of the research is to develop, in a future stage, an expert system for an advanced management of low back pain.
Keywords :
expert systems; management; medical computing; complex investigation protocol; complex knowledge base; experimental biomechanical investigation; expert system; integrated methodology; low back pain management; lumbar spine mobility; lumbar spine posture; Biomechanics; Electromyography; Magnetic resonance imaging; Medical diagnostic imaging; Pain; Psychology;
Conference_Titel :
Applied Computational Intelligence and Informatics (SACI), 2012 7th IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Timisoara
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1013-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1012-3
DOI :
10.1109/SACI.2012.6250022
