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  • Radiology and Imaging
  • Orthopedics
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Pelvic incidence (PI) is a critical parameter in spinal and pelvic biomechanics.
  • Accurate measurement of PI is essential for diagnosing and managing various spinal deformities.
  • Existing methods for PI measurement may have limitations in accuracy and reproducibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel method for measuring pelvic incidence (PI) using three-dimensional (3D) pelvic models derived from CT images.
  • To establish the normal distribution and variability of PI in a healthy population.
  • To assess the accuracy and reliability of the new 3D CT-based PI measurement technique.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of CT images from 320 subjects with normal pelvic anatomy.
  • Development of a computerized method to identify bony landmarks for PI measurement.
  • Validation study involving three independent testers performing measurements twice to assess intraobserver and interobserver reliability using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC).
  • Statistical analysis including t tests for sex differences and Pearson correlation for age-related PI variations.

Main Results:

  • The new 3D CT-based method demonstrated excellent intraobserver (ICC=0.9612) and interobserver (ICC=0.9867) reliability.
  • Pelvic incidence was significantly higher in women compared to men (p=0.019).
  • A significant difference in PI was observed between age groups, with higher PI in individuals aged 40-80 years compared to those under 40.
  • A weak overall correlation between PI and age was noted (r=0.142, p=0.011), with no significant linear correlation within male or female subgroups.

Conclusions:

  • Three-dimensional pelvic models reconstructed from CT data provide an accurate method for measuring pelvic incidence.
  • The established normal PI values and their distribution can aid in clinical assessments.
  • This validated 3D CT-based method offers a reliable tool for evaluating pelvic anatomy and its relation to spinal health.