Ultrasound in medicine & biologyHumansFemaleMaleMiddle AgedLumbar Vertebrae
Biomarkers for Preoperative Bone Quality Assessment: A Prospective Investigation of Dermal Ultrasound and Advanced Glycation End-products in Lumbar Fusion Patients.
Erika Chiapparelli, Ali E Guven, Quinton Wright, Paul Köhli, Ranqing Lan, Krizia Amoroso, Gisberto Evangelisti, Jan Hambrecht, Bruno Verna, Koki Tsuchiya, Jiaqi Zhu, Marco D Burkhard, Jennifer Shue, Eve Donnelly, Andrew A Sama
Published: 202610.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2025.08.025
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Collagen type I is a fundamental component of bone, tendons, ligaments, and skin. Its quality influences tissue strength, and impaired collagen cross-linking, such as advanced glycation end products (AGEs), compromises bone quality and su…
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