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Since 1970, the Moire phenomenon has been employed as a method of clinical
diagnosis in topographical analyses of the human body.
The objective of this
study was to review the literature on the main characteristics of the Moire
phenomenon and its use as a topographical method for clinical applications,
particularly those related to postural deviations. A systematic search for papers
written in English between 1966 and 2010 was performed according to
pre-established selection criteria and the selected studies underwent a content
analysis. The results showed an evolution in the method of Moire topography (MT),
which reflect an increasing effort to improve the accuracy and precision of the
method, as well as to facilitate the interpretation of topograms using specific
software. The Shadow and Projection Moire techniques have more frequently been
used in comparison with other techniques. On the other hand, the methodological
procedures of MT are apparently not well defined in the literature. Although MT
was shown to be useful in the detection of spinal deformities, there is still a
lack of research in clinical settings, especially in the elderly. For the most
part, the studies involve the tracking of scoliosis in school age children. Japan
appears to be the most advanced country in terms of the application of MT.
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