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Introduction: Vertebral body morphometry is required for designing of customised bone grafts and implants for various spinal procedures. The literature review revealed number of studies focussing on the morphometry of pedicles and spinous processes of vertebrae. However there is paucity of literature for the complete dimensions of thoracic vertebral bodies. The aim of the present study was thus, to collect baseline morphometric data of thoracic vertebra in Eastern belt of Uttar Pradesh. Material & Methods: One hundred and fifty typical thoracic vertebrae of undetermined age and gender were selected for the study. Parameters namely anteroposterior diameter, width, anterior height, posterior height, superior transverse diameter and inferior transverse diameter of vertebral body were measured using a digital Vernier calliper. Data was analysed statistically using SPSS 19 software Results: The mean values for anterior height, posterior height, superior transverse diameter, inferior transverse diameter, width and anteroposterior diameter were 17.06±1.52 mm, 18.13±1.64 mm, 25.32±2.32 mm, 26.97±2.40 mm, 23.52±2.77 mm and 19.95±3.81 mm respectively.. Conclusion: Study highlights the importance of collecting morphometric data for a specific population due to diversity in geographical factors affecting morphometry. |
