Journal article
Computed Tomography Hounsfield Units as a Predictor of Reoperation and Graft Subsidence After Standalone and Multilevel Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Standalone single and multilevel lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) have been increasingly applied to treat degenerative spinal conditions in a less invasive fashion. Graft subsidence following LLIF is a known complication and has been associated with poor bone mineral density (BMD). Previous research has demonstrated the utility of computed tomography (CT) Hounsfield units (HUs) as a surrogate for BMD. In the present study, we …
Authors
Guha D; Mushlin HM; Muthiah N; Vodovotz LL; Agarwal N; Alan N; Hamilton DK; Okonkwo DO; Kanter AS
Journal
World Neurosurgery, Vol. 161, , pp. e417–e426
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
5 2022
DOI
10.1016/j.wneu.2022.02.015
ISSN
1878-8750