Estimation of odontoid process posterior inclination, odontoid height, and pB-C2 line in the adult population

• Published in: Journal of neurosurgery. Spine Vol. 20; no. 2; p. 172
• Main Authors: Khaleel, Ziyad L, Besachio, David A, Bisson, Erica F, Shah, Lubdha M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.02.2014
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Arnold-Chiari Malformation - diagnostic imaging; Cervical Vertebrae - diagnostic imaging; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Odontoid Process - diagnostic imaging; Radiography

Posterior odontoid process inclination has been associated with Chiari malformation Type I in the pediatric population. There are varying reports to support a reliable range of odontoid inclination angles in control adults. The purpose of this study is to estimate the normal measurements in adults f...