MR Morphometric Evaluation of Cervical Spinal Canal in Pakistani Population

Abstract

Objective:To determine the morphometric determinants of cervical spinal canal and spinal cord in Pakistani population and to compare it with other populations and to evaluate gender differences in them.
Methods: This is a retrospective study and included 200 individuals of 19-75 years of age presenting to Radiology department for MRI of cervical spine. MRI study of cervical spine was done. Measurements were taken using sagittal T2 weighted images from C3 to C7 in midsagittal location.
Results: Males had a significantly larger average diameter of vertebral body. The Torg's ratio is higher in females. The average measurements of midsagittal diameter of spinal canal, spinal cord and space available for cord (SAC) did not show any significant gender differences.
Conclusion: It is concluded that MRI is more reliable imaging modality for morphometric analysis of cervical spine than x-rays.