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ReviewSpine deformity2024

Low bone mineral density: a primer for the spine surgeon.

Micheal Raad, Andrew H Kim, Wesley M Durand, Khaled M Kebaish

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Review in Spine deformity, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Micheal RaadDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, 601 N Caroline St. 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA.
Andrew H KimDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, 601 N Caroline St. 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA.
Wesley M DurandDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, 601 N Caroline St. 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA.
Khaled M KebaishDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, 601 N Caroline St. 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA. kkebais@jhmi.edu.ORCID 0000-0002-1235-6202

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Within spinal surgery, low bone mineral density is associated with several postoperative complications, such as proximal junctional kyphosis, pseudoarthrosis, and screw loosening. Although modalities such as CT and MRI can be utilized to assess bone quality, DEXA scans, the "Gold Standard" for diagnosing osteoporosis, is not routinely included in preoperative workup. With an increasing prevalence of osteoporosis in an aging population, it is critical for spine surgeons to understand the importance of evaluating bone mineral density preoperatively to optimize postoperative outcomes. The purpose of this state-of-the-art review is to provide surgeons a summary of the evaluation, treatment, and implications of low bone mineral density in patients who are candidates for spine surgery.

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Bone DensityOsteoporosisAbsorptiometry, PhotonHumansPostoperative ComplicationsSpineAntiresorptiveBone mineral density (BMD)Bone qualityOsteoporosisSpineTeriparatide

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PMID39060777

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