Abstract
Background Vertebrae morphology appears to have genetic and ethnic variations. Knowledge of the vertebra and pedicle morphology is essential for proper selection and safe application of transpedicular screws. The aim of this study is to create a morphometric database for thoracolumbar and lumbar vertebrae (T9–L5) among individuals of both sexes in the Greek population.
Highlights
Transpedicular screws are commonly used for posterior fixation in spinal fractures, deformity, instability, and degenerative disease [1,2,3,4]
This study provides a database of morphometric characteristics on thoracolumbar and lumbar vertebrae from T9 to L5 in the Greek population
It can serve as a basis in order to detect pathological changes in the spine and to plan operative interventions
Summary
Transpedicular screws are commonly used for posterior fixation in spinal fractures, deformity, instability, and degenerative disease [1,2,3,4]. The aim of this study was to create a morphometric characteristic computed tomography (CT)-based database of thoracolumbar and lumbar (T9–L5) vertebrae for both sexes in the Greek population and to compare these findings with the analogous reported values in the available literature. Those individuals were picked from a pool of patients suffering vascular problems (mainly aortic aneurysmal disease) and had CT-angiography (mainly for abdominal aortic issues). The aim of this study is to create a morphometric database for thoracolumbar and lumbar vertebrae (T9–L5) among individuals of both sexes in the Greek population
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