Abstract
Background: The ï¬xation of lumbar spine is needed for various spinal problems such as fracture in lumbar spine, resection of tumors in vertebral bodies, gross spondylolisthesis, and lumbar instabilities. Majority of pedicle morphometric studies are based on white population in different parts of the world, whereas only a few studies are available on Indian population. Objective: To report the results of a morphometric study of adult atypical lumbar vertebrae’s pedicles and correlate them physiologically to provide morphometric inputs for the use of this vertebral component in implants ï¬xation in the population of Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, India. MaterialsandMethods:Thisstudywasconductedon 20dryhumanatypical lumbarvertebraeobtainedfromDepartment ofAnatomy,ShyamShahMedicalCollege,Rewa(MadhyaPradesh,India).Pedicleverticalheight(h)andpediclewidth(w) were measured with the help of a sliding vernier caliper. Results: Positive correlations have been found between height and width of dry human lumbar vertebrae. Conclusion: Results indicated that in Rewa region of central India, 15-mm Steffee pedicle screw can be used safely for atypical lumbar vertebrae.