Anatomical study of the C6 pedicle and lateral mass in children aged 0–14 years based on CT imaging

Autor: Jiarui Chen, Yingying Qin, Yuwang Du, Tianyou Chen, Chengqian Huang, Sitan Feng, Jiang Xue, Zhongxian Zhou, Sen Mo, Zhuan Zou, Guoyong Xu, Zhenwei Yang, Shian Liao, Liyi Chen, Hua Jiang, Xinli Zhan, Chong Liu
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, Vol 19, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1749-799X
DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04972-w
Popis: Abstract Objective This study aims to investigate the anatomical structure of the C6 pedicle and lateral mass in children aged 0–14 years using CT imaging, providing detailed insights into their growth and development. Methods We conducted a comprehensive measurement of C6. Measurements included width, length, and height of the pedicles, as well as the length, width, and thickness of the lateral masses, and several angular metrics. Regression analysis was performed to understand the growth trends, and statistical analyses were carried out to identify differences between age groups, genders, and sides. Results In children younger than four years, the pedicle width exceeds its height, influencing the diameter of the pedicle screws. By age two to three, the pedicle height and lateral mass thickness reaches 3.0 mm, allowing for the use of 3.0 mm diameter screws. The pedicle transverse angle remains stable. Most parameters showed no significant differences between the left and right sides. Size parameters exhibited significant larger in males than females at ages 0–1, 3–7, and 10–12 years. Regression analysis revealed that the growth trends of size parameters follow cubic or polynomial curves. Most angular metrics follow cubic fitting curves without a clear trend of change with age. Conclusion This study provides a detailed analysis of the anatomical development of the C6 pedicle and lateral masses in children, offering valuable insights for pediatric cervical spine surgeries. The findings highlight the importance of considering age-specific anatomical variations when planning posterior surgical fixation, specifically at C6. It is necessary for us to perform thin-layer CT scans on children and carefully measure various indicators before surgery.
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