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Pedicle morphometry of the C7 and T1 vertebrae in an argentine population

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Background: We evaluated how and whether the pedicular morphometry of the C7 and T1 vertebrae might impact C7/T1 spinal fusions for patients from Argentina. Methods: Using computed tomography (CT) scans, we evaluated the pedicular morphology at the C7 and T1 levels. Results: Among 102 male and female CT studies, we observed significant differences in the height, width, length, and morphometry of the C7 and T1 pedicles. Conclusion: This study of C7/T1 CT scans revealed significant sex-based morphometric differences, particularly in pedicle height, width, and length at C7 and T1. Given the notable variability in vertebral characteristics observed in our study sample, we recommend preoperative planning with CT scans for C7/T1 fusion.

Source: Surgical Neurology International

DOI: 10.25259/sni_356_2024

Authors: Pablo Raul Devoto, Federico Eduardo Minghinelli, Juan José Mezzadri, Derek Orlando Pipolo, Matias Facundo Lacsi, Pablo Gustavo Jalon

Institutions: Universidad de Buenos Aires, Hospital de Clínicas "José de San Martín", Stanford University

Language: English

Topic: Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4401821200

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