The Exception Case about the Diagnose Forward Head Posture using the CranioVertebra Angle, CranioRotation Angle and Cobb angle : a Case Report

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of present study was to introduces an exceptional case in measurement methods (CVA, CRA and Cobb angle) to identify the FHP with verified reliability and validity. Subjects: Three males aged 30 years were recruited: A Normal, B and C who have FHP. METHODS: All the subjects were measured CVA, CRA and Cobb angle with the Photogrammetry and Radiography. RESULTS: The results revealed that it is not enough for measurement methods to identify the FHP using CVA, CRA and Cobb angle. On Photogrammetry values; CVA had <TEX>$65^{\circ}$</TEX>, CRA was <TEX>$148^{\circ}$</TEX> of Normal subject A and CVA had <TEX>$61^{\circ}$</TEX>, CRA was <TEX>$149^{\circ}$</TEX> of FHP subject B and CVA had <TEX>$51^{\circ}$</TEX>, CRA was <TEX>$149^{\circ}$</TEX> of FHP subject C. On Radiography values; CVA had <TEX>$73^{\circ}$</TEX>, CRA was <TEX>$148^{\circ}$</TEX> and Cobb was <TEX>$50^{\circ}$</TEX> of Normal subject A and CVA had <TEX>$70^{\circ}$</TEX>, CRA was <TEX>$150^{\circ}$</TEX> and Cobb was <TEX>$53^{\circ}$</TEX> of FHP subject B and CVA had <TEX>$61^{\circ}$</TEX>, CRA was <TEX>$153^{\circ}$</TEX> and Cobb was <TEX>$31^{\circ}$</TEX> of FHP subject C. CONCLUSION: The reliable CVA, CRA and Cobb angle use methods from the previous studies might not be suitable for the diagnose the FHP. We think that it is necessary to have more detailed evaluation methods and the radiography is also needed for clear evaluations because of some possible exceptions.