Determining the Optimal Length and Safety of Pedicle Screws in the T12 Vertebra: A Morphometric Study

KORKMAZ M. F., ERDEM M. N., Ozevren H., SEVİMLİ R.

CUREUS, vol.10, no.2, 2018 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 10 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.7759/cureus.2156
  • Journal Name: CUREUS
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Despite the developments in implant technology and imaging methods and the advances in surgical techniques, there are still potential problems and complications of transpedicular screw application. This is a morphometric study to examine the proximity of the T12 vertebra to the thoracic aorta. Our aim was to define the appropriate length of the pedicle screw to be used in the 12 th thoracic vertebra, using computed tomography (CT) data.