The Use of Intraoperative CT Hounsfield Unit Values for the Assessment of Bone Quality in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Interbody Fusion.
Robert MertensNils HechtHans-Christian BauknechtPeter VajkoczyPublished in: Global spine journal (2022)
Correct and reliable CT HU measurement as mandatory key factor for the intraoperative assessment of bone quality and robotic-assisted surgery is feasible with intraoperative AIRO CT imaging without increase of radiation exposure.
Keyphrases
- patients undergoing
- image quality
- dual energy
- computed tomography
- contrast enhanced
- bone mineral density
- positron emission tomography
- minimally invasive
- high resolution
- magnetic resonance imaging
- soft tissue
- quality improvement
- bone regeneration
- magnetic resonance
- photodynamic therapy
- acute coronary syndrome
- coronary artery disease
- atrial fibrillation