2. Which bone mineral density measure offers a more reliable prediction of mechanical complications in adult spinal deformity surgery: Hounsfield Units or DEXA scan?

Low bone mineral density (BMD)  is a well-established risk factor for poor surgical outcomes following adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery. The optimal measurement of BMD in ASD surgery remains undetermined.

Source: The Spine Journal - August 22, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hani Chanbour, Jeffrey Chen, Raymond Gardocki, Amir Abtahi, Byron Stephens, Scott Zuckerman Source Type: research