4D spine measurement

4D Spinal Assessment in Aschheim: Precise Analysis, Pain-Free Diagnostics, Personalized Treatment Planning

The 4D spinal assessment at the Regenerative Centrum (ROC) in Aschheim, near Munich, combines state-of-the-art, radiation-free diagnostics with our orthopedic and regenerative expertise to accurately identify the causes of your back and joint pain and treat them effectively.

What is 4D spinal measurement?

The 4D spinal measurement captures your body’s posture in three dimensions and adds a temporal dimension to this data. Instead of a single static image, it provides a dynamic analysis of your spine, pelvis, and leg axes. A projection camera scans your back using millions of optical measurement points. From this data, the software creates a virtual 3D model of your spine and maps movement sequences over several seconds or minutes.

This high-resolution optical measurement replaces many conventional X-rays when it comes to functional postural issues, scoliosis, pelvic misalignment, leg length discrepancies, or muscular imbalances. You simply stand relaxed on a measurement platform, move around, or perform simple tests. The 4D spinal measurement shows how your spine behaves in everyday situations—while standing, walking, or holding a load.

At the ROC, our medical team combines the results of this 4D analysis with other diagnostic procedures, such as open MRI, digital X-rays, pedobarography, and VNS analysis. This provides a clear picture of your structural and functional condition. Based on this, you will receive a customized, holistic treatment plan—ranging from physical therapy measures and innovative orthobiological treatments to modern procedures such as stem cell therapy.

4D Spinal Analysis for Back Pain, Postural Problems, and Osteoarthritis

Many patients come to the ROC with years of back pain, muscle tension, disc problems, or discomfort in the hips, knees, and feet. These symptoms are often caused by misalignments such as pelvic obliquity, scoliosis, kyphosis or lordosis, leg length discrepancies, or misaligned leg axes. The 4D spinal measurement reveals such deviations throughout the musculoskeletal system at a glance.

Typical applications of 4D spinal measurement at the ROC

  • Evaluation of chronic back and neck pain
  • Early Detection and Monitoring of Scoliosis
  • Analysis of pelvic tilt, leg length discrepancy, and axial misalignment
  • Optimizing the supply of insoles and therapeutic shoes
  • Support for osteoarthritis treatments for the hip, knee, and ankle
  • Sports orthopedic issues, such as those affecting runners

When combined with techniques such as pedobarography and gait analysis, it is possible to accurately identify improper weight distribution in the feet and its impact on the knees, pelvis, and spine. This provides a comprehensive picture of how your musculoskeletal system functions, rather than a random snapshot.

What is the 4D Scan?

Using 4D spinal measurement, the ROC identifies the orthopedic causes of pain and postural problems in a particularly gentle manner. Depending on the specific issue, the 4D scan includes, among other things:

  • 4D full-body diagnostics with up to several million measurement points
  • Contactless and non-contact data collection
  • Virtual 3D representation of your spine
  • Analysis of knee biomechanics and leg alignment, including heel angle
  • Dynamic gait and running analysis on the measurement platform
  • Optional thermography with color imaging of heat and inflammation zones
  • Dynamic pedobarography with visualization of pressure distribution under the feet

Based on a combination of these individual components, the medical team at the ROC develops a personalized treatment plan for you. This ranges from targeted physical therapy programs and exercise recommendations to orthotics and posture coaching, as well as modern treatment options such as minimally invasive spinal therapy or regenerative joint treatments.

The 4D Spinal Measurement Process

We begin by conducting a detailed consultation with you: your symptoms, medical history, occupational stressors, and physical activities are all factored into the planning of the 4D analysis. You will then stand barefoot with your back exposed on the measurement surface while the camera unit films the surface of your back and your movement patterns. Depending on the specific issues being addressed, this will be followed by brief standing, holding, and walking sequences.

The actual scan usually takes only a few minutes. The data is then immediately available for analysis. The doctor will review the 3D and 4D images with you on the screen, explain any deviations from the norm, and show how these affect your pain and mobility. As a result, you’ll leave the office with a clear picture of your back and a structured plan for the next steps—from diagnosis to treatment.

Your benefits at the ROC in Aschheim

Specialists

Experienced physicians with many years of expertise in regenerative medicine

Personalized consultation

Customized treatment plans tailored to your specific condition

Innovative Technology

State-of-the-art equipment and scientifically sound methods

In-house laboratory

Thorough assessment of the viability and number of stem cells

Our experienced team of doctors

Dr. Daniel Filesch

Dr. med. Daniel Filesch

Specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery

Dr. Martina Berger

Martina Berger

Doctor for regenerative orthopaedic procedures

Dr. med. Edan Manos

Dr. med. Edan Manos

Doctor for regenerative orthopaedic procedures

Dr. Patrick Heine

Patrick Heine

Specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery

Modern medical offices in Aschheim, near Munich

Frequently Asked Questions About 4D Spinal Measurement

Contact & Directions

ROC Ortho
Private Orthopedic Practice
St.-Emmeram-Str. 5
85609 Aschheim

Email: praxis@roc-ortho.de
Phone: +49 89 46259930

Opening hours

Monday7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.