Comparing the Prognostic Utility of Vertebral and Endplate Bone Quality Scores for Cage Subsidence Following Single‐Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Retrospective Analysis

MRI-derived bone quality metrics, particularly VBQ and lower endplate EBQ scores, are strong predictors of cage subsidence following single-level ACDF. These findings reinforce the clinical utility of preoperative MRI as a non-invasive, radiation-free tool for assessing vertebral bone integrity. Incorporating VBQ and EBQ assessments into surgical planning may enhance risk stratification and optimize postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing cervical fusion.