Vertebral body and intervertebral disk index were measured on the films of latereal view of thoracolumbar spine in 136 normal population which were visited at Chungnam National University Hospital for 3 years.
The results obtained were as follow;
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Vertebral body and intervertebral disk index were measured on the films of latereal view of thoracolumbar spine in 136 normal population which were visited at Chungnam National University Hospital for 3 years.
The results obtained were as follow;
1. The values of vertebral body index were greater in female than male.
2. The values of vertebral body index were greatest in 3rd decade and tender to decreased with age.
3. The values of intervertebral disk index were greater in male than female in age group below 19, and greater in female than male in age groups over 20.
They were greatest in the level of L. 2-L.3, but no significant changes in different age groups.