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Abbreviations of the vertebrae (T1–T12) parameters measured
| Vertebrae parameter | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Vertebral body height, anterior | VBHa |
| Vertebral body height, posterior | VBHp |
| Upper end-plate width | UEPW |
| Upper end-plate depth | UEPD |
| Lower end-plate width | LEPW |
| Lower end-plate depth | LEPD |
| Spinal canal width | SCW |
| Spinal canal depth | SCD |
| Transverse process length | TPL |
| Spinous process length | SPL |
| Pedicle height (average of right and left) | PedH |
| Pedicle width (average of right and left) | PedW |
