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Morphometric analysis of the lumbar vertebrae in the Turkish population using three-dimensional computed tomography: Correlation with sex, age, and height.
Folia Morphologica (Warsz) 2017 Februrary 3
BACKGROUND: Morphometric measurements of lumbar vertebrae are different in European and Asian populations. Transpedicular screws are candidates for the ideal method to treat instability of lumbar vertebrae and provide very strong stabilization. Our study reflects the variation of morphometric measurements of lumbar vertebrae in the Turkish population according to sex, age, and height PURPOSE: The aim of our study was to measure the transverse pedicle diameter (TPD), vertical pedicle diameter (VPD), pedicle axis length (PAL), and transverse pedicle angle (TPA) of the lumbar vertebrae using 3D-CT and assess variations according to sex, age, and height.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Prospective cohort, Therapeutic Level III, Urban Level III Trauma Center. The study design adopted a morphometric analysis using three-dimensional computed tomography (3D-CT) of the lumbar vertebrae in the Turkish population, with variation in terms of sex, age, and height and comparison with previous studies. In 240 cases, measurements of TPC, VPD, PAL, and TPA with 3D-CT were performed on a total of 1200 lumbar vertebrae. The values at each lumbar level were compared in groups based on sex, age, and height.
RESULTS: The results of our study determined the normal values of TPD, VPD, PAL, and TPA of lumbar vertebrae in the Turkish population using 3D-CT. Additionally there were variations in TPD, VPD, and PAL according to sex, age, and height. TPA varied according to age, while no difference was found in terms of sex or height.
CONCLUSIONS: The morphometric measurements of lumbar vertebrae in the Turkish population are similar to western populations. Sex, age, and height are factors affecting reliable screw choice.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Prospective cohort, Therapeutic Level III, Urban Level III Trauma Center. The study design adopted a morphometric analysis using three-dimensional computed tomography (3D-CT) of the lumbar vertebrae in the Turkish population, with variation in terms of sex, age, and height and comparison with previous studies. In 240 cases, measurements of TPC, VPD, PAL, and TPA with 3D-CT were performed on a total of 1200 lumbar vertebrae. The values at each lumbar level were compared in groups based on sex, age, and height.
RESULTS: The results of our study determined the normal values of TPD, VPD, PAL, and TPA of lumbar vertebrae in the Turkish population using 3D-CT. Additionally there were variations in TPD, VPD, and PAL according to sex, age, and height. TPA varied according to age, while no difference was found in terms of sex or height.
CONCLUSIONS: The morphometric measurements of lumbar vertebrae in the Turkish population are similar to western populations. Sex, age, and height are factors affecting reliable screw choice.
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