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[Comparison between photographic analysis and orthopedic goniometer of measurement of compensatory head posture]
Shi-qiang Yang1, Kan-xing Zhao, Xin Guo
1Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin Eye Hospital and Institute, Tianjin, China. yangshiqiang@hotmail.com
Objective:
To evaluate the application of relative reference point photographic analysis method and goniometer method for head posture measurement, and compare the characteristics of the two methods.
Methods:
Thirty patients from March 2011 to April 2011 and August to September with AHP in our hospital were recruited. The AHP were measured by photographic analysis and goniometer method respectively. The data were analyzed by SPSS software.
Results:
The mean AHP was 15.62° ± 7.48° by photographic analysis measurement, 15.50° ± 6.99° by goniometer measurement. The Pearson's correlation coefficient (r = 0.955, P < 0.001, t = 0.286, P = 0.777).
Conclusions:
Relative reference point photographic analysis is a simple and effective way to measure AHP. The results measured by the two methods are highly consistent.
