Table 2 SE-CP and IE-CP angle using level vertebral body reference
From: The aiming device for cervical distractor pin insertion: a proof-of-concept, feasibility study
Level | SE-CP (Mean ± SD) | IE-CP (Mean ± SD) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
C3 | 5.6 ± 5.0° | 8.7 ± 6.2° | 0.020* |
C4 | 4.9 ± 4.0° | 4.6 ± 4.3° | 0.720 |
C5 | 5.1 ± 3.7° | 4.0 ± 2.7° | 0.150 |
C6 | 5.7 ± 3.4° | 5.4 ± 3.8° | 0.670 |
C7 | 9.8 ± 3.9° | 8.8 ± 3.4° | 0.230 |
Average | 6.2 ± 2.0° | 6.3 ± 2.2° | 0.920 |