Local bone metabolism during the consolidation process of spinal interbody fusion

ConclusionFollowing LIF surgery, there is a rapid increase in bone metabolism at the vertebral endplates that develops towards the center of the interbody region. Knowing the local bone metabolism during uncompromised consolidation of spinal interbody fusion might enable identification of impaired bone formation early after LIF surgery using18F-NaF PET/CT scanning.

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Source: Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism - November 10, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research