Scoliosis Measurement with Cobb’s Method

The Cobb Angle is Angle used as a standard measurement to determine and track the progression of scoliosis. it is a very Generalised and common method used by Physiotherapists now a day.

Scoliosis of the vertebral column can be assessed with the Cobb’s angle.

Cobb’s Angle suggests that the angle of curvature can be measured by drawing lines parallel to the upper border of the upper Displaced vertebral body and the lower border of the lowest Displaced vertebra of the structural curve, then erecting perpendiculars from these lines to cross each other, the angle between these perpendiculars being the ‘angle of curvature’.

In Above Images, Figures A and B are showing measuring Procedure for Scoliosis with the help of cobb’s Angle. Figure B is showing implement of Cobb’s Angle On X-Ray View. Sometimes Hyperkyphosis (it is a kyphotic angle) of greater than 40° commonly measured by the Cobb method.

Measurement of Spinal Curvature for Scoliosis With the Cobb method

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