Purpose Various factors have been examined in relation to cage subsidence risk, including
cage material, cage geometry, bone mineral density, device type, surgical level, bone graft …

Osteoporosis, marked by low bone mineral density (BMD) and a high fracture risk, is a major
health issue. Recent progress in medical imaging, especially CT scans, offers new ways of …

BACKGROUND: Surgeons can preoperatively assess bone quality using dual-energy X-ray
absorptiometry or computed tomography; however, this is not feasible for all patients …

Background Odontoid process fractures are among the most common in elderly cervical
spines. Their treatment often requires fixation, which may include use of implants anteriorly …

Study Design Retrospective radiological analysis. Objective To assess bone mineral mass
distribution within cervical vertebrae based on Hounsfield unit (HU) measurement, and …

Study Design Retrospective cohort Objective Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) may be
complicated by subsidence, which can lead to significant morbidity including pain, disc …

Purpose The vertebral bone quality (VBQ) score based on magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI) was introduced as a bone quality marker in the lumbar spine. Prior studies showed …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT Quantitative computed tomography (QCT) of the lumbar spine is
used as an alternative to dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in assessing bone mineral …

Introduction The assessment of bone density has gained significance in recent years due to
the aging population. Accurate assessment of bone density is crucial when deciding on the …

Anterior cervical discectomy with fusion is a common surgical treatment that can relieve
patients suffering from cervical spondylosis. This surgery is most commonly performed with …