Sacral Slope

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SS

Sacral Slope (SS) is the angle between a horizontal reference line and a line parallel to the endplate of the Sacrum and is an important parameter of sagittal balance.

Normal values

In patients with lumbar Spinal canal stenosis, the average Sacral Slope is 35,3° (13.8° – 66.9°)[^1].

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Sacral slope on radiograph
Illustration of the sacral slope on a lateral radiograph.

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