Vertebra Transitional

A transitional vertebra is a border vertebra that has the morphological features of a vertebra of the adjacent section. It can occur as an anatomical variant or as a developmental anomaly of the spine.

Transitional vertebrae can be found in various parts of the spine, including the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions. They may have both morphological features of the first and second vertebrae, which can lead to different clinical manifestations.

For example, if the transitional vertebra is in the cervical spine, it can lead to poor circulation in the brain because it is close to the vertebral artery. If the transitional vertebra is in the thoracic region, it can cause back pain and difficulty breathing because it can put pressure on nerve endings and the spinal cord.

To diagnose transitional vertebrae, radiography, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging is used. Treatment for transitional vertebrae depends on its clinical presentation and may include medication, physical therapy, surgery, or a combination of these methods.

Overall, transitional vertebrae present a challenging problem for physicians and patients. However, thanks to modern diagnostic and treatment methods, most patients can live a full life with transitional vertebrae.

Transitional vertebra or Anatomical variant

A transitional vertebra is one of the types of anatomical variants in which the vertebra has certain features of two adjacent sections of the spine. At the same time, it has the morphological properties of two adjacent vertebrae (upper and lower). Transitional type vertebrae are a fairly common anomaly of the spinal column, either as a variant of the anatomical structure or due to other reasons for its development and condition.