Bone Density Distribution in the Cervical Spine.

Francis C Lovecchio Bryan Ang Philip K LouieChirag ChaudarySachin P ShahAnanth PunyalaYu-Cheng YaoMike SteinhausMichael H McCarthyRussel HuangDarren LeblVirginie LafageTodd J AlbertSravisht IyerSheeraz QureshiHan Jo Kim

Published in: Global spine journal (2022)

Bone is least dense in the lower cervical spine. HU scoring is not reliable in the lateral masses. We recommend that a level-specific approach to bone density is considered in surgical planning.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
soft tissue
bone loss
bone regeneration
postmenopausal women
minimally invasive
body composition
ultrasound guided