Objective Imaging for Legal Clarity
Trusted spinal motion diagnostics to support injury claims and case outcomes.
What We Do
We use x-ray fluoroscopy dynamic motion analysis — specifically, Vertebral Motion Analysis (VMA) — to assess spinal function beyond what traditional static imaging (MRI/X-ray) can show.
VMA Reveals subtle Permanent ligament injuries and mechanical dysfunctions that often go undetected in trauma cases.
Why It Matters
- Provides objective, quantitative data on spinal motion (FDA-cleared, peer-reviewed)
- Helps document Permanent ligament instability (AOMSI) in line with AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (5th & 6th Ed.) for legal/clinical use.
- Supports treatment planning, causation, impairment evaluation and legal strategies.
- Useful in: whiplash/trauma, lumbar instability, post-surgical cases, and chronic pain with “normal” static imaging.
Benefits for Injury Related Case Management & Legal Terms
By incorporating VMA into your case strategy, you gain access to objective, AMA-supported evidence that:
- Establishes impairment ratings that are admissible and defensible
- Provides causation and damages documentation that withstands cross-examination
- Validates accurate, higher-value diagnosis information to help with settlement negotiations
With VMA, attorneys can present clear, medically validated proof of spinal ligament injury — turning uncertain claims into cases backed by objective science.
Side-by-Side Comparison Chart Top 5 Diagnoses VMA Helps Identify
| 1. Spinal Ligament Laxity / Instability (AOMSI) | Measures abnormal vertebral motion segment by segment. | Provides objective proof of ligament damage, a legally recognized marker of spinal instability. |
| 2. Cervical Instability after Whiplash / Trauma | Detects hidden neck ligament injuries missed on MRI/X-ray. | Explains ongoing symptoms (headaches, dizziness, neck pain) and supports causation in personal injury cases. |
| 3. Lumbar Spinal Instability | Identifies abnormal motion at lumbar segments. | Links instability to disc herniations, degenerative changes, and sciatica; critical for impairment ratings. |
| 4. Post-Surgical Instability (Fusion, Laminectomy, Disc Replacement) | Evaluates motion at adjacent levels after surgery. | Differentiates between true surgical failure and new adjacent segment instability; supports future treatment recommendations. |
| 5. Hidden Sources of Chronic Pain | Reveals micro-instabilities invisible on MRI or CT. | Documents the “missing diagnosis” for chronic spine pain; strengthens medico-legal claims and guides better care. |
Support & Contact
To explore how VMA can strengthen your cases:
- Call (415) 432-9285
- Email: info@precisionspineimaging.com
Address: 7595 Redwood Blvd., Suite 104, Novato, CA 94945
