Correlation of bone density to screw loosening in dynamic stabilization: an analysis of 176 patients

Abstract Although osteoporosis has negative impacts on lumbar fusion, its effects on screw loosening in dynamic stabilization remain elusive. We aimed to correlate bone mineral density (BMD) with screw loosening in Dynesys dynamic stabilization (DDS). Consecutive patients who underwent 2- or 3-level...

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Main Authors: Hsuan-Kan Chang, Jason Ku, Johnson Ku, Yi-Hsuan Kuo, Chih-Chang Chang, Ching-Lan Wu, Jiing-Feng Lirng, Jau-Ching Wu, Wen-Cheng Huang, Henrich Cheng, Shih-Ming Hsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-09-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-95232-y