In conclusion, this case-control study showed that decreased BMD may be a highly significant risk factor for screw loosening and unsatisfactory outcomes after spinal surgery with semi-rigid instrumentation for lumbar degenerative instability.
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Opportunistic Osteoporosis Screening Reveals Low Bone Density in Patients With Screw Loosening After Lumbar Semi-Rigid Instrumentation: A Case-Control Study.
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