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This research aims to establish reference values for lumbar intervertebral spacing in a Chinese population and identify morphological variations related to sex, age, and fractures.

April 8, 2026Asian Spine Journal0 citationsOpen Access

LIVS Dictionary: reference values for lumbar reference values for lumbar intervertebral spacing in a Chinese population

JHJianfei HouKunming Medical University ZYZhen YeFudan University YWYaru WangUnion Hospital

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This research aims to establish reference values for lumbar intervertebral spacing in a Chinese population and identify morphological variations related to sex, age, and fractures.
Developed the LIVS Dictionary to provide a framework for evaluating lumbar spine injuries.
Assessed intervertebral spacing using a validated methodology.
Analyzed morphological variations correlated with sex, age, and fracture history.
The LIVS Dictionary shows significant sex- and age-related variations in lumbar intervertebral spacing.
High diagnostic robustness indicates its potential for clinical applications.
Fracture-related morphological changes provide insights for forensic considerations.

Abstract

Lumbar spine injuries produce quantifiable alterations in LIVS morphology. The LIVS Dictionary provides a validated framework for identifying these changes and captures sex-, age-, and fracture-related morphological variations with high diagnostic robustness. This framework establishes a foundation for clinical evaluation, biomechanical modeling, and forensic applications related to spinal stability.

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