The seventh cervical vertebra, also known as the vertebra prominens, possesses a distinctive structure with the most prominent spinous process among the cervical vertebrae. This study aims to assess the morphometric properties of the vertebra prominens concerning gender and age. In a retrospective analysis, computed tomography (CT) images from 200 individuals (100 females, 100 males), aged 18 to 75, devoid of cervical pathologies, were utilized. These images were sourced from the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) archive of the Department of Radiology at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University. Participants were divided into two age groups: 18-30 years and 31-74 years. Measurements were obtained from 1.25 mm thick CT images using the Sectra program. Statistically significant differences in spinal dimensions were observed based on gender (p<0.001). Typically, males exhibited larger spinal dimensions compared to females, indicating a gender-based influence on spinal morphology. Age-wise analysis revealed significant gender-based disparities (p<0.001), illustrating age-gender variations. The antero-posterior length of the vertebra body showed gender-related differences in median values (p<0.001), with males having a median value of 15 mm and females 12.7 mm. Gender-based distinctions in the width of the right pediculus vertebral arch (p<0.001) were observed, with median values of 7.16 mm for males and 6.23 mm for females. Similarly, the left pediculus vertebral arch width displayed gender-related discrepancies in median values (p<0.001). Significant sex-related variations in spinal dimensions were noted (p<0.001), with males having larger vertebrae compared to females, indicating the impact of gender on spinal morphology. Age-related analysis also revealed significant gender-based differences (p<0.001), underscoring age-gender variations. These findings highlight the importance of considering both gender and age when assessing spinal morphometry. Understanding these variations contributes to a comprehensive comprehension understanding of spinal anatomy, potentially informing clinical interventions and treatment strategies tailored to individual characteristics.
Etik kurulumuzun 16.03.2023 tarihli toplantısında görüşülen 23-KAEK-069 kayıt numaralı 'Bilgisayarlı Tomografi Görüntüleri Üzerinden Veterba Prominensin Morfometrik Olarak İncelenmesi' başlıklı çalışmanız gerekçe, amaç, yaklaşım ve yöntemleri dikkate alınarak incelenmiş ve uygun bulunmuş olup, çalışmanın başvuru dosyasında belirtilen merkezde gerçekleştirilmesinde etik ve bilimsel sakınca bulunmadığına kara verilmiştir.
Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi
23-KAEK-069
23-KAEK-069
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Radiology and Organ Imaging |
Journal Section | Research Article |
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Project Number | 23-KAEK-069 |
Publication Date | May 19, 2024 |
Submission Date | March 29, 2024 |
Acceptance Date | April 30, 2024 |
Published in Issue | Year 2024 Volume: 41 Issue: 2 |
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