Systematic evaluation of vertebral bone quality score as an opportunistic screening method for BMD in spine surgery patients.

Yunsheng WangNing SongJiali ZhangJia LiRuoyu LiLinfeng Wang

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)

VBQ is better at detecting low BMD than identifying osteoporosis. The ability of VBQ to predict osteoporosis is limited, and a similar diagnostic efficacy can be achieved with age. Incorporating VBQ alongside demographic data enhances the efficiency of BMD assessment. With the development of artificial intelligence in medicine, this simple method is promising.

Keyphrases

artificial intelligence
bone mineral density
big data
postmenopausal women
end stage renal disease
machine learning
ejection fraction
deep learning
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
body composition
electronic health record