# iSpineCare

> Spine anatomy and pathology visualization and educational resource for clinicians and patients. (iPhone/iPad app by Human Media Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ispinecare/id348144361 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Human Media Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/328644889)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: $59.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 1.8 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-12-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ispinecare/id348144361/reviews.md

## What is iSpineCare?

iSpineCare is an information resource for spine anatomy, function and disease. It is a presentation library of anatomical visualizations, spine pathologies, medical images and educational notes. Whilst this app is primarily for clinicians providing patient education, it can also be useful to anyone who wants to know more about spine health.


REVIEWS
"…you have done a great job… This app can be recommended without hesitation and is certainly a good investment for all professionals and non-professionals." - Eippa77 Germany

"This is the greatest app ever!..I show it to patients and within a minute they completely understand what we are doing and why…" - Dr. Tim Gallagher USA

"I use this every day in the clinic - This is a HUGE time saver. Patients understand... are reassured and compliance is increased with little to no effort on my part. I've already convinced two colleagues to purchase this app…" - ThumbVT USA

"This is a wonderful app… We understand that patients need to be educated in many different ways from diagrams to models for them to truly understand their condition. iSpineCare with its animation just takes it to a new level. Our physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and doctors love using it, which in turn leads to greater patient satisfaction. Thanks guys for developing such an easy to use education tool." - Physiotherapist AUS

"Brilliant! As a physiotherapist it provides my patients with a deeper understanding … the animations are brilliant … 6 Stars!" - jla AUS

"Excellent anatomy tool. Incredible visualization tool." - Miaomiao2 USA

"Excellent teaching tool! I am a rheumatologist… …They get it once they see it. Makes my job so much easier." - Rheumatologist AUS

"Great for patients. …I love this program…" - NY Georgia Pain Doc USA

"…very useful for any professional involved in spine care. The animations are first class and importantly anatomically accurate. I am a spine surgeon … very useful application for physical therapists, physiatrists, pain physicians and spine surgeons." - renodoc USA

"…Impressive!" - !spine.com USA

"Highly informative, beautifully illustrated and accurate." - Spine surgeon Egypt

"Great medical app - Great visuals to teach patients about their condition. They love it." - Docscott999 USA

"Great teaching and treatment resource. As a radiologist this is a great resource." - Radiologist5555 AUS

"Great app! - I have had this app for 4 days and have already used it twenty times…  Patients love it!" - Bakdoc1980 USA


FEATURES
iSpineCare provides accurate spine anatomy and pathology information.  Animations, images and educational notes show:
• how disc herniation leads to spinal stenosis or nerve root radiculopathy
• why nerve root impingement causes limb pain
• how facet joint pain can be stopped with a medial branch nerve block
• how pelvic muscle contraction lifts the pelvic floor sling
• and much more


CONTENT
• Anatomy – vertebra, discs, facet joints, nerves, dermatomes
• Movement – flexion-extension, lateral flexion, rotation, degenerative restrictions, correct posture
• Muscles - deep neck flexors, gluteus medius, iliopsoas, levator scapulae, multifidus, scalenes, sternoceidomastoid, transversus abdominis, trapezius, rhomboids, quadratus lumborum and pelvic floor
• Pathology - compression fracture,  congenital spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, disc circumferential tear/protrusion/sequestration, facet joint syndrome, foraminal stenosis, OPLL, rheumatoid facet joint spondylitis/AAS/SMO/SAS, spondylosis deformans, and lytic spondylolisthesis
• Conservative Care videos with audio that cover basic back care education principles – lying, sitting, standing, lifting, shopping, gardening, physical activity, diet, smoking etc.
• Exercise videos and images

MORE INFORMATION
This is the first app in a complement of spine apps which includes iSpineCare, iSpineOperations and iSpinePainManagement.

## Key features

- Anatomical visualizations
- Spine pathologies
- Medical images
- Educational notes
- Animations of conditions
- Detailed anatomy information

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ispinecare/id348144361/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Ispinecare

*2012-07-27, version 1.4*

Nice images with minimal content, and poor anatomic detail. Intended use for only basic review, little value for anyone with more than basic understanding of human anatomy. Money best spent on other anatomic applications

### 5/5 — Dr. Tim Gallagher

*2012-02-18, version 1.3*

This is the greatest app ever!  I'm a chiropractor and work with a pain management Dr. all the time, it's great!  I show it to patients and within a minute they completely understand what we are doing and why we are referring to pain management in addition to care, every chiropractor out there needs to buy and iPad and have it in their office! Please add thoracic spine and whiplash mechanics!

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2012-02-12, version 1.3*

This suite of apps is designed for health care professionals to facilitate education of patients and the public on spinal disorders. It's not really for laypeople and the anatomic accuracy is beyond the need for the casual user. I find as a surgeon this suite of apps is an invaluable tool for patient education about procedures and disease states. I think in the hands of physical therapists, physicians and chiropractors they will obtain a lot of use from this app, justifying it's pricing.  Excellent app but make sure you are it's target audience and that you understand what it is good for.

### 4/5 — Best so far

*2011-08-11, version 1.3*

I like the app, will start using it today in the office.  The price is fair, it is a specialized tool, so I have no problem with that.  It could use further development, but hopefully that is in the future.  The ability to take an individual slide and use the 3d technology to see other angles would be kinda cool.

### 2/5 — Overpriced!

*2011-06-18, version 1.3*

Not what I had hoped for!  A simple model in clinic is far more effective!  Way overpriced!  Anatomy is avg at best. Medical images ( MRI ) are poor.  Please update with better medical images!  I will continue to show MRI in clinic instead.  This is a tax write off at bes

### 4/5 — DC

*2011-04-24, version 1.3*

While the thoracic addition would be fantastic, it truly is a fantastic tool for patients.  When I perform my report of findings, patient have a much clearer understanding of not only what to expect in my office, but what some of their other treatments options are. Excellent tool!

### 5/5 — I use this every day in the clinic

*2011-04-10, version 1.3*

This is a HUGE time saver. Patients understand disc mechanics, radicular pain, etc. in a fraction of the time it takes without using the app. Patients are reassured and compliance is increased with little to no effort on my part. I've already convinced two colleagues to purchase this app as well. My wife thought it was extraordinary (I put it on her iPad) and well worth the money.

### 5/5 — Great medical app

*2011-03-06, version 1.3*

Great visual to teach patients about their condition. They love it

### 2/5 — Ok

*2011-02-08, version 1.3*

This app is ok. I was very excited to download it. I contemplated for a few days because of the price. I finally gave in figuring if it cost that much money it must be full of great info. Well I must say I'm disappointed. I mean it's ok but NOT anywhere close to being worth $47. I don't know how I'll explain this one to my wife when the credit card bill comes in. 

Anyways, I feel a little cheated but hey you win some and you lose some!

Peace.

Update: the credit card bill just arrived. I have just been scolded like I was a 10 year old.

### 5/5 — Excellent anatomy tool

*2010-12-29, version 0*

Incredible visualization tool.  The visuals are thoughtfully designed. Expensive but worth the cost. Ver 1.3 has superbly annotated images that further enhance the value of the package.

## Frequently asked questions about iSpineCare

### What is iSpineCare used for?

iSpineCare is an information resource for spine anatomy, function, and disease. It provides anatomical visualizations, spine pathologies, medical images, and educational notes, primarily for clinicians to educate patients.

### Who can benefit from using iSpineCare?

While primarily designed for clinicians providing patient education, iSpineCare is also useful for anyone who wants to learn more about spine health, anatomy, and conditions.

### What kind of medical conditions does iSpineCare explain?

iSpineCare explains conditions such as disc herniation leading to spinal stenosis or nerve root radiculopathy, nerve root impingement causing limb pain, and facet joint pain treated with medial branch nerve blocks.

### What specific anatomical details are covered in iSpineCare?

The app covers detailed anatomy including vertebrae, discs, facet joints, nerves, and dermatomes, as well as information on spinal movement like flexion and extension.

### What devices is iSpineCare available on?

iSpineCare is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How much does iSpineCare cost?

iSpineCare is a paid application priced at $59.99.

### How often is iSpineCare updated?

The latest version of iSpineCare is 1.6, which was last updated on November 18, 2020. This indicates updates are not very frequent.

### What is the age rating for iSpineCare?

iSpineCare has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and adults.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2020-11-18

Fixes and Improvements
* Now compatible with modern devices and versions of iOS
* Fixed Page Control interactivity on portrait views of images
* Fixed Company links
* Many, many small fixes

### 1.5.2 — 2014-12-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• iPhone 6 Plus improvements to landscape use
• iPhone 6 Plus preview icons
• Improved stability when ‘Backing’ into a Favorites menu containing zero items
• Medical image notes and annotations are now kept on-screen with device rotations
• Conservative Care - Standing Posture animation fixed
• Added Core Strength key images
• Fixed settings ‘stickiness’ after device restart
• Fixed color of Print pop-over title bar

### 1.5.1 — 2014-10-15

• folder icons fixed
• landscape phone credits scroll fixed
• updated Favorites menu to new style
• info icon sizing fixes for iPhone 6 Plus

### 1.5 — 2014-10-11

• iOS 8 compatibility and aesthetic
• iPhone 6 compatibility
• AirPlay and screen mirroring enabled for all content
• Fixed 'black screen' from a double tap on video rewind or fast forward

### 1.4.1 — 2012-09-25

• iPhone 5 compatibility
• iOS 6 compatibility
• image page control now goes to previous or next image when tapped
• typographic fixes for lumbar pathology purpose text
• restored missing Neck Pain key image
• fixed key image resolution for Neck Pain and Lumbar Spondylolisthesis Isthmic Elongation
• improved performance on older iOS devices (iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPad)

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