Physiotherapy Review
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1/2026
vol. 30
 
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Review paper

Vibroarthrography in the analysis of joint crepitus: new perspectives in the analysis of arthrokinematic movement quality – a narrative review

Martyna Sochor
1
,
Michal Ruzek
2
,
Dawid Alfred Bączkowicz
1

  1. Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, Opole, Poland
  2. aboratory of Contact and Structural Mechanics (LaMCoS), UMR 5259 CNRS/INSA Lyon, University of Lyon, Lyon, France
Review, Physiotherapy Review, 2026, 30(1), 15-23
Online publish date: 2026/03/26
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Background
Vibroarthrography (VAG) is a non-invasive method for assessing the quality of joint motion based on vibrations generated by articular surfaces during movement.

Aims
The aim of this study is to present VAG applications in diagnosing joint crepitus and evaluating arthrokinematic movement quality.

Summary
VAG detects pathological biomechanics such as osteoarthritis, chondromalacia, or lateral patellar compression syndrome, monitors treatment effectiveness (e.g., viscosupplementation), and identifies early-stage joint disease. The method is sensitive but requires further protocol standardization and parameter optimization.

keywords:

vibroarthrography, arthrokinematic movement quality, joint crepitus, articular surfaces


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