Adding Vertebral Bone Quality to the Fusion Risk Score
Omar Ramos,
Jacob Razzouk,
Eduardo Beauchamp
et al.
Abstract:Study design/setting:
Retrospective review of prospectively collected data.
Objective:
The current study evaluates whether the addition of the Vertebral Bone Quality (VBQ) score to the Fusion Risk Score (FRS) improves its ability to predict perioperative outcomes.
Summary of Background Data:
The FRS was developed to assess preoperative risk in patients undergoing thoracic and lumbar fusions. It includes pati… Show more
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