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RISAssessment of Pedicle Bone Strength in the Lumbar Spine Using a “Smart†Ball Tip Probe
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Preoperative assessment of bone mineral density (BMD) via dual Xray absorptiometry (DEXA) has been shown to help determine the need for screw augmentation, particularly in the pedicle. However, patients frequently present ...