Computed tomography method for characterising the zebrafish spine

DiscussionThis work defines a standardised micro-CT method for assessing the zebrafish spine. In addition, spinal parameter values that can be considered normal were determined, namely, less than 30° of thoracic kyphosis in the sagittal plane and less than 10° in the coronal plane. Our method was effective in assessing induced spinal deformities on micro-CT reconstructions. We hope it will prove of value in future studies of the zebrafish model.Level of evidenceIV.
Source: Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research