Disuse Bone Loss in Fusion Constructs After Multilevel Lumbar Fusion: A Computed Tomography Hounsfield Unit Analysis
CT-derived HU revealed progressive trabecular bone loss within FC over time after lumbar fusion. In patients with longer postoperative intervals, clinicians should remain aware of the potential weakening of the FC, which has important implications when considering implant removal or planning revision surgery.
Authors
- Hyun Jun Jang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6063-3510)
- Bong-Ju Moon
- Kyung-Hyun Kim
- Keun-Su Kim
- Sung-Uk Kuh
- Jeong-Yoon Park
- Dongkyu Kim
Institutions
- Yonsei University (KR)
- Gangnam Severance Hospital (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Neurospine
- Published
- 2026-01-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2551272.636
- Primary Topic
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00