Gómez EJC, Pérez VAF

Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate the cervical lordosis in standing posture in healthy volunteers from the Navy Medical Center, by means of measurement of the angle of Cobb. Material and methods: The present is a descriptive, cross-sectional, with descriptive statistic and stratified sampling trial. The lateral radiographs of 81 healthy volunteers were analyzed. The technique used was obtained with the patients in standing posture, with eyes opened and to assume a comfortable neutral resting position, with 1 kg. in each upper extremity. Results: 56 volunteers with medical activities, 90% displayed lost of lordosis. (Min 36º, Max 76º mean 54º). Twenty five volunteers with office activities, 60% displayed lost of lordosis (Min 22º, Max. 66º, Mean 47º). The ranks of interval for medical activities 50 to 65 º and for activities of office of 35 to 50 º (IC 95%). Conclusions: Medical and office activities are associated with asymptomatic loss of cervical lordosis, with greater association of medical activities. Lateral radiographs in standing posture, allow suitable evaluation of the cervical spine without modifying its alignment.

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