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Herein, we describe a novel posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) technique with annulus fibrosus (AF) release and the use of expandable cages (called “anterior-release PLIF” [ARPLIF]). In this technique, posterior...
Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Purpose: We propose a method for screening for low bone mineral density (BMD) among perimenopausal and postmenopausal women using a self-reported questionnaire.
Overview of Literature: Osteoporosis is...