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ArticleClinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)2026

Standardizing cervical canal morphometry: A step toward improved clinical reproducibility.

Larissa Tozetti, Carlos Fernando Pereira da Silva Herrero, Vitória Argenti Perez, Talis Nascimento Miranda Freitas, Denise Marques Costa Pereira da Silva, Mariana Demetrio de Sousa Pontes, Thabata Pasquini Soeira

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Larissa TozettiFaculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil. Electronic address: larissatozetti@usp.br.
Carlos Fernando Pereira da Silva HerreroFaculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
Vitória Argenti PerezFaculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
Talis Nascimento Miranda FreitasFaculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
Denise Marques Costa Pereira da SilvaUniversidade Estadual do Piauí (Uespi), Teresina, PI, Brazil.
Mariana Demetrio de Sousa PontesFaculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
Thabata Pasquini SoeiraFaculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil; Universidade Estadual do Piauí (Uespi), Teresina, PI, Brazil; Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba, PR, Brazil; Centro Universitário Estácio (UniSEB), Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.

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Abstract

purposeThis study aims to establish a comprehensive protocol for assessing the morphometric parameters of the cervical vertebral canal using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and to evaluate the interobserver reliability of these measurements.

methodsA descriptive study was conducted to evaluate the diameter and area of the cervical vertebral canal through MRI scans of 20 patients. Two independent observers performed the measurements, and interobserver reliability was assessed using Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICC).

resultsThe study detailed an effective method for evaluating both the diameter and area of the cervical vertebral canal, demonstrating excellent interobserver reproducibility for diameter measurements (ICC > 0.969) and good reproducibility for area measurements (ICC > 0.893).

conclusionThis protocol provides a standardized approach for measuring the cervical vertebral canal parameters, enhancing the evaluation of stenosis, and supporting precise clinical decision-making. The protocol is clear, reproducible, and adaptable for use in other research settings and clinical practices.

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Cervical vertebraeInterobserver reliabilityMagnetic resonance imagingSpinal stenosisStandardization

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PMCPMC13587900

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