1Neurosurgeon, College of Medicine, Al Muthanna University, Iraq
2Physiologist, College of Medicine, Al Muthanna University, Iraq
3Radiologist, College of Medicine, Al Muthanna University, Iraq
4Biologist, College of Medicine, Al Muthanna University, Iraq
Online published on 1 November, 2018.
A supernumerary process from seven cervical vertebra is called cervical rib. The presence of pain and numbness were depended in diagnosis. The presence of fibrous band would cause compression to the brachial plexus and subclavian artery.
Total of, 800 patients as 440 males and 360 females were studded from January to December, 2017. The study comprised radiologic review of adult cervical spine and looking for the presence of cervical ribs and elongated transverse process.
Out of, 800 patients 161 (20%) were found with cervical ribs. out of 161, 66 (9.25%) were having bilateral cervical ribs predominantly in females 46 (5.75%). Right side was affected more than the left side (R 46: 5.7%, LT 31: 3.8%).
The prevalence of cervical ribs and elongated transverse process in our population is higher than that reported in other populations. However it was observed that the symptoms reported in literature were in relation with the neurological manifestation which is more frequent than vascular.
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