Computed tomography Hounsfield unit-based prediction of pedicle screw loosening after surgery for degenerative lumbar spine disease.

CONCLUSIONS: HU value measured on CT was an independent predictor for pedicle screw loosening, and lower HU value was significantly correlated with higher risk of screw loosening. PMID: 31899883 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31899883?dopt=Abstract

Source: Journal of Neurosurgery.Spine - January 2, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Zou D, Muheremu A, Sun Z, Zhong W, Jiang S, Li W Tags: J Neurosurg Spine Source Type: research