Disc and Vertebral Body Morphology From Birth to Adulthood

Conclusion. The spine grows predominantly in the vertebral bodies. Thoracic discs increase in height only during the first years, whereas the transverse surface area continues to increase throughout growth, thus discs slenderness decreases. Relatively, female discs remained slenderer around growth-spurt. These measurements may assist future studies on the role of disc morphology in the etiology and treatment of spinal deformity. Level of Evidence: 4
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: ANATOMY Source Type: research