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Studies Assessing the Effect of Preoperative Measures of Bone Density on Fusion Rates.
| Study | Patient Population | Preoperative Measure | Fusion Rates, % | Method to Assess Fusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schreiber et al14 | 28 single institution patients who underwent LIF | Hounsfield unit | 73.1 | Bridging on both coronal and sagittal reformatted CT images |
Abbreviations: CT, computed topography; LIF, lumbar interbody fusion.
