Preoperative dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and FRAX in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis

Preoperative dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and FRAX in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis

Abstract Background Osteoporosis implies an increased risk of complications after orthopedic surgery. For the mostly elderly group of patients undergoing lumbar spinal stenosis surgery (LSS), it is important to include skeletal health evaluation in the preoperative planning. The aim of this study wa...

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Main Authors: Camilla Bergh, Ann-Charlott Söderpalm, Helena Brisby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Lumbar spinal stenosis
DXA
FRAX
Osteoporosis
Bone mineral density
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0964-1

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