Psoas proximal insertion as a simple and reliable landmark for numbering lumbar vertebrae on MRI of the lumbar spine
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-018-5798-z
Abstract: ObjectiveTo evaluate the value of psoas muscle proximal insertion for correct numbering of the lumbar vertebrae in MRI, in particular in case of lumbosacral transitional vertebra (LSTV).MethodsTwo radiologists assessed 477 MRI scans of the lumbar… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar; lumbar vertebrae; proximal insertion; psoas ... See more keywords
Anatomical relation between the accessory process and pedicle in the lumbar vertebrae
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DOI: 10.1007/s12565-018-0432-3
Abstract: The pedicle screw is one of the most common medical devices used in spinal surgery. Although there are well-established insertion points based on anatomical landmarks, such as the mammillary process and the transverse process, morphological… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar vertebrae; pedicle; process; process pedicle ... See more keywords
Cathepsin K inhibition preserves compressive load in lumbar vertebrae of osteoporotic monkeys
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2018.10.001
Abstract: Anti-resorptive drugs treat bone loss by blocking osteoclast activity through a variety of mechanisms of action. Once significant bone loss has occurred, the ability to restore biomechanical function may differ based on the drug chosen.… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar vertebrae; compressive load; treatment; inhibition ... See more keywords
Automatic detection and segmentation of lumbar vertebrae from X-ray images for compression fracture evaluation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2020.105833
Abstract: For compression fracture detection and evaluation, an automatic X-ray image segmentation technique that combines deep-learning and level-set methods is proposed. Automatic segmentation is much more difficult for X-ray images than for CT or MRI images… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar vertebrae; compression fracture; segmentation; ray images ... See more keywords
Quantification of fat fraction in lumbar vertebrae: correlation with age and implications for bone marrow dosimetry in molecular radiotherapy.
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/aa9a28
Abstract: Absorbed dose to active bone marrow is a predictor of hematological toxicity in molecular radiotherapy. Due to the complex composition of bone marrow tissue, the necessity to improve the personalized dosimetry has led to the… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar vertebrae; fat fraction; dosimetry; fraction ... See more keywords
Variation in Global Spinal Sagittal Parameters in Asymptomatic Adults with 11 Thoracic Vertebrae, four Lumbar Vertebrae, and six Lumbar Vertebrae
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DOI: 10.1111/os.13185
Abstract: To investigate the prevalence of 11 thoracic vertebrae (TVs), four lumbar vertebrae (LVs) and six LVs among asymptomatic Chinese volunteers, and the influence of spine variations on the global spinal sagittal parameters. read more here.
Keywords: global spinal; thoracic vertebrae; four lumbar; vertebrae ... See more keywords
Automatic Global Level Set Approach for Lumbar Vertebrae CT Image Segmentation
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/6319879
Abstract: Vertebrae computed tomography (CT) image automatic segmentation is an essential step for Image-guided minimally invasive spine surgery. However, most of state-of-the-art methods still require human intervention due to the inherent limitations of vertebrae CT image,… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar vertebrae; segmentation; level; vertebrae image ... See more keywords
Pelvic Incidence in Spines With 4 and 6 Lumbar Vertebrae
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DOI: 10.1177/2192568219833029
Abstract: Study Design: Anatomical study. Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of abnormal lumbar vertebrae (4 and 6) and note any differences in pelvic incidence (PI) between spines with 4, 5, and 6… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar vertebrae; vertebrae; specimens lumbar; spines lumbar ... See more keywords
Rate of presence of 11 thoracic vertebrae and 6 lumbar vertebrae in asymptomatic Chinese adult volunteers
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DOI: 10.1186/s13018-018-0835-9
Abstract: BackgroundAn increasing number of studies on spinal morphology in asymptomatic Asian and Western patients have been reported. Variation in spinal anatomy among patients is considered as the cause of wrong-level surgery in up to 40%… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar vertebrae; thoracic vertebrae; vertebrae; lumbar ... See more keywords
Intraosseous monitoring of drilling in lumbar vertebrae by ultrasound: An experimental feasibility study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0174545
Abstract: The rationale for this project is to evaluate the efficiency of a novel sonographic method for measurements of interosseous distances. The method utilizes a propagating ultrasonic beam through aqueous milieu which is directed as a… read more here.
Keywords: drilling lumbar; lumbar vertebrae; monitoring drilling; vertebrae ultrasound ... See more keywords
Cervical vertebrae for early bone loss evaluation in osteoporosis mouse models
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DOI: 10.21037/qims-22-717
Abstract: Background Osteoporosis (OP), a systemic skeletal disease common in aged population, is an important public health problem worldwide. Animal models are important tools for understanding OP. In ovariectomy (OVX) or orchiectomy (ORX) OP models, lumbar… read more here.
Keywords: evaluation; cervical vertebrae; vertebrae; ovx orx ... See more keywords