Anatomy Analysis of C5 CT Images in Children Aged 1-14 Years.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

There is a lack of large-scale anatomical studies on children's C5 vertebrae, and experience with posterior cervical spine fixation surgery in children is limited, posing challenging clinical issues. This study aims to investigate the size, morphology, and developmental growth of the C5 pedicle and lateral mass in children under 14 years of age, and to assess the feasibility of screw placement.

Methods

We collected CT image data of children aged 1-14 years who underwent cervical spine CT scans at our hospital from June 2018 to June 2020, measured the imaging anatomy of C5 vertebral arches and lateral masses. The t-test was used for difference testing and the least squares method was used for fit analysis.

Results

The C5 vertebral arches and lateral masses in

SUBMITTER: Chen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12497548 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature