DEXA Sensitivity Analysis in Patients With Adult Spinal Deformity

Adult spinal deformity (ASD) is a debilitating condition that commonly requires surgical intervention. However, ASD patients may also present with osteoporosis, predisposing them to surgical complications and failure of instrumentation. As a result, proper detection of low bone mineral density (BMD) is critical in order to ensure proper patient care. Typically DEXA scans are performed on the hip and spine. Unfortunately, in ASD patients, the latter is often inaccurate.
Source: The Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research