Morphometric Analysis of C1-C2 Cervical Spine to Assess the Ergonomic Changes Among 18 – 24 Year Age Group Using Cbct – Pilot Study.

Abstract

ABSTRACT:
Context:

 An analysis of the atlas and axis anatomy using Cone Beam Computed Tomography(CBCT) might aid in understanding the atlantoaxial relationship.

Aim: Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) to measure the atlantoaxial interval, this study aimed to analyze the morphometric changes in C1 and C2 in participants aged 18 to 24 years, retrospective study.
Methods and Materials: There were 15 male and 15 female participants in the study. Using CS Imaging Software, CBCT scans of the subjects were obtained using a CS 9600 CBCT machine with exposure parameters of 120kVP and 2–6 mA. The Lateral Atlantodental Interval (LADI) was measured in mm scale at the sagittal view, and the scans were examined in orthogonal slices to check for any disease.

Results: There was no discernible age difference between the male and female groups. Males (P=0.932) had a mean LADI that was statistically significantly higher than females(P=0.038). The Mean LADI did not differ statistically significantly among the study individuals of different ages (P=0.743).
Conclusions: The results of our study show that there is a larger LADI in the 18–24 age range, particularly in men. Therefore, CBCT evaluation of LADI may be used as a screening method for early detection of atlantoaxial dislocations, particularly in children and adolescents who are more sensitive