| Literature DB >> 23544827 |
Shah-Nawaz M Dodwad1, Safdar N Khan.
Abstract
Osteoporosis affects millions of US citizens, and millions more are at risk for developing the disease. Several operative techniques are available to the spine surgeon to provide care for those affected by osteoporosis. The types of osteoporosis, common surgical complications, medical optimization, and surgical techniques in the osteoporotic spine are reviewed, with an emphasis on preoperative planning.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23544827 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2013.01.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Orthop Clin North Am ISSN: 0030-5898 Impact factor: 2.472