Lower preoperative Hounsfield unit measurements are associated with adjacent segment fracture after spinal fusion.

Meredith, Dennis S

Lower preoperative Hounsfield unit measurements are associated with adjacent segment fracture after spinal fusion. [electronic resource] - Spine Mar 2013 - 415-8 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

1528-1159

10.1097/BRS.0b013e31826ff084 doi


Absorptiometry, Photon
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biomechanical Phenomena
Bone Density
Compressive Strength
Female
Humans
Lumbar Vertebrae--diagnostic imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Predictive Value of Tests
Preoperative Care
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Spinal Fractures--diagnostic imaging
Spinal Fusion--adverse effects
Thoracic Vertebrae--diagnostic imaging
Time Factors
Tomography, X-Ray Computed