Bone strength parameters for the prediction of novel spinal implant stability

This study showed that micro-CT and multislice CT parameters can be used for predicting conventional test forces and a new test force – implant stability quotient (ISQ).

Article: Quantitative CT-based bone strength parameters for the prediction of novel spinal implant stability using resonance frequency analysis: a cadaveric study involving experimental micro-CT and clinical multislice CT

Authors: Daisuke Nakashima, Ken Ishii, Yuji Nishiwaki, Hiromasa Kawana, Masahiro Jinzaki, Morio Matsumoto, Masaya Nakamura, and Takeo Nagura