Evaluation of the modified MRI vertebral bone quality score for bone quality in lumbar degenerative disorders.

Dachuan LiXiao LuZhaoyang GongSiyang LiuGuangyu XuHongli WangFeizhou LuXinlei XiaJianyuan JiangXuesen ZhangFei ZouXiaosheng Ma

Published in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2024)

The modified VBQ score provides a simple, effective, and relatively accurate means of assessing bone quality in lumbar degenerative diseases. Preoperative implementation of the modified VBQ score facilitates rapid screening for patients with abnormal bone quality.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
quality improvement
soft tissue
minimally invasive
postmenopausal women
bone loss
bone regeneration
computed tomography
high resolution