Evaluation of the serum ionic fluoride concentration as a biomarker of bone metabolism post-spinal fusion surgery

Conclusions An SIF concentration that is higher postoperatively than preoperatively may indicate unstable bone union, whereas a lower SIF concentration postoperatively than preoperatively may indicate stable bone union. We concluded that the SIF concentration may be useful for diagnosing bone union.
Source: Clinica Chimica Acta - Category: Laboratory Medicine Source Type: research