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ArticleIndian journal of anaesthesia2023

Comparison of ultrasonographic anatomy of spine in traditional sitting position versus crossed leg position in term pregnancy: A prospective, observational, crossover study.

Sai Sumalika Sree Godha, A Chaitanya Pratyusha, Gopinath Ramachandran, Ch Rama Krishna Prasad, Aparajitha S D'souza, Suneeth Jogi

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Article in Indian journal of anaesthesia, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Sai Sumalika Sree GodhaDepartment of Anaesthesia, ESIC Medical College, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
A Chaitanya PratyushaDepartment of Anaesthesia, ESIC Medical College, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Gopinath RamachandranDepartment of Anaesthesia, ESIC Medical College, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Ch Rama Krishna PrasadDepartment of Anaesthesiology All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bibinagar, Telangana, India.
Aparajitha S D'souzaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ESIC Medical College, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Suneeth JogiDepartment of Radiology, ESIC Medical College, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Osmania Medical College · INAll India Institute of Medical Sciences · IN

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Abstract

Background and Aims: The traditional sitting position (TSP) and crossed leg sitting position (CLSP) are positions used for neuraxial anaesthesia. This study compared the interspinous space (ISS) distance using ultrasound assessment of the spine in these positions in parturients in term gestation. Methods: This prospective, observational study involved ultrasonographic spine assessment in 100 parturients in term gestation with them in either TSP or CLSP. The median sagittal view measured the crescent-shaped hyperechoic reflections of the spinous processes and ISSs in L3-L4, L4-L5 and L5-S1 levels. The paramedian sagittal oblique view showed interlaminar spaces (ILSs). Paired Results: The ISS distance (cm) increased in CLSP compared to TSP at levels L3-L4 (1.44 [0.34] [1.34-1.54] versus 1.22 [0.30] [1.12-1.32], Conclusion: Crossed leg sitting position for neuraxial anaesthesia in term pregnancy results in more widening of both interspinous and interlaminar spaces compared to traditional sitting position.

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Anaesthesiainterlaminar spacesinterspinous spaceslordosispregnancysitting positionspine assessmentultrasonography

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