Scoliosis Height Loss Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the estimated height loss (HL) due to scoliosis is:

\[ \text{HL} = \tan(\text{CA}) \times \text{AH} \]

Where:

\( \text{HL} \) is the Estimated Height Loss (cm)
\( \text{CA} \) is the Cobb Angle (degrees)
\( \text{AH} \) is the Actual Height of the Individual (cm)

What is Scoliosis Height Loss?

Scoliosis height loss refers to the reduction in a person's height due to the curvature of the spine caused by scoliosis. The Cobb angle is a measure of the curvature's severity and is used to estimate the impact on height. Understanding the potential height loss can be important for medical assessments and treatment planning for individuals with scoliosis.

Example Calculation

Let's consider an example:

Cobb Angle (CA): 30 degrees
Actual Height (AH): 170 cm

Using the formula to calculate the estimated height loss:

\[ \text{HL} = \tan(30) \times 170 \approx 0.5774 \times 170 = 98.16 \, \text{cm} \]

This demonstrates that with a Cobb angle of 30 degrees and an actual height of 170 cm, the estimated height loss due to scoliosis would be approximately 98.16 cm.