Bone density of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine measured using Hounsfield units of computed tomography – results of 4350 vertebras

Abstract Introduction The assessment of bone density has gained significance in recent years due to the aging population. Accurate assessment of bone density is crucial when deciding on the appropriate treatment plan for spinal stabilization surgery. The objective of this work was to determine the t...

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Main Authors: George Simion, Niklas Eckardt, Bernhard W. Ullrich, Christian Senft, Falko Schwarz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-07324-1