The Utility of Bone Scintigraphy in the Surgical Management of Lumbar Spine Fractures in the Geriatric Population
Keywords:
Osteoporosis. Lumbar fracture. bone scientigraphy. Geriatric population. Degenerative spine.Abstract
Background: Osteoporotic vertebral fractures are a common cause of pain, disability, and reduced mobility in older adults. Conventional imaging techniques may not accurately identify metabolically active fractures or distinguish symptomatic lesions from chronic degenerative changes. Bone scintigraphy offers functional assessment of bone metabolism and may improve preoperative evaluation and surgical planning.
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