Last updated on July 6 2022
Description
Sagittal assessment of the thoracic kyphosis angle is considered an essential component of the postural examination of patients presenting with upper body pain syndromes.
The thoracic angle is the primary curve of the spine which is composed of 12 vertebrae. One of the prevalent spinal disorders occurs when the thoracic curve is greater than the normal range.
To assess the thoracic kyphosis angle (TKAG), it is needed to define a line along the superior end plate of the T1 vertebrae and a second line along the inferior end plate of the T12 vertebrae. This procedure is performed on lateral views.
Measurements
The measurement made by the procedure is displayed in the image:
- Thoracic Kyphosis Angle (TKAG): the angle formed by the superior end plate of the T1 vertebrae and the inferior end plate of the T12 vertebrae.
How to perform
After selecting this procedure in the sidebar, you must mark the points to conclude it. To see the caption of each point you need to click on this button 
Beware: you can change the position of the points at this stage or later. To do this, simply click on each handle with the left mouse button and move them to the most suitable position.
This procedure has no advanced configuration.