2024
DOI: 10.14444/8568
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Osteoporosis on Fusion Rates and Complications Following Surgery for Degenerative Cervical Spine Pathology

Elizabeth A. Lechtholz-Zey,
Mina Ayad,
Brandon S. Gettleman
et al.

Abstract: Background: As the elderly population grows, the increasing prevalence of osteoporosis presents a unique challenge for surgeons. Decreased bone strength and quality are associated with hardware failure and impaired bone healing, which may increase the rate of revision surgery and the development of complications. The purpose of this review is to determine the impact of osteoporosis on postoperative outcomes for patients with cervical degenerative disease or deformity.Methods: A systematic review using Preferre… Show more

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