Cobb’s Method For Quantitative Evaluation Of Spinal Curvature: A Review

Abstract

Spinal curvature is one of the most crucial parameters for the spine, but because of our ad hoc search behaviors, the similarities between healthy and unhealthy states, and the biological variability of human anatomy, we are only partially capable of quantitatively assessing spinal curvature from medical images. Applying specially designed approaches for the quantitative measurement of spine curvature is essential for improving medical diagnosis, treatment, and management of spinal issues. The Cobb method has long been favoured because of its superior reproducibility, easier application, and identification of larger angles for more extreme spine curvatures. The data used in the current study was gathered from a number of online resources, including research articles and publications from research books. The acquired information claims that the Cobb approach has mostly shown to be the most trustworthy when compared to other 2D methods. This review is an attempt to discuss the overall views pertaining to Cobb's method for quantitative evaluation regarding spinal curvature.