Depth of the S1 posterior sacral foramen stratified by height

Height Number of patients S1D (mm)
Male (n = 287) < 155 cm 16 9.8 ± 1.8a
155 ≤, < 165 cm 65 11.6 ± 2.0
165 ≤, < 175 cm 134 11.7 ± 1.8
≥ 175 cm 72 12.2 ± 1.6
Female (n = 345) < 155 cm 130 10.1 ± 1.9b
155 ≤, < 165 cm 192 11.3 ± 1.8
≥ 165 cm 23 12.0 ± 1.0

Values are presented as means ± standard deviation.

S1D: 1st posterior sacral foramen depth.

aSignificantly different than that of male participants ≥ 175 cm tall (P = 0.006).

bSignificantly different than that of female participants ≥ 165 cm tall (P = 0.019).

Korean J Pain 2023;36:98~105 https://doi.org/10.3344/kjp.22227
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