Hounsfield units as predictor for cage subsidence and loss of reduction: following posterior-anterior stabilization in thoracolumbar spine fractures

ConclusionBQ, estimated with HU, had significant effects on cage subsidence and loss of reduction. We recommend measuring HU before surgery and applying additional treatment strategies, such as polymethylmethacrylate augmentation of endplates or anterior plates, for patients with HU  <  180.Graphical abstractThese slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research