Stereophotogrammetry of the lumbar spine. A technique for the detection of pseudarthrosis.
A computer-assisted photogrammetric method for the detection of pseudarthrosis following spinal fusion is described. This radiologic method is quantitative and noninvasive and requires a minimum of clinician time. Results of tests with a phantom specimen are presented. Preliminary indications are that the method may prove to be a useful adjunct to the clinician in monitoring the postoperative course of patients requiring fusion procedures.
D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010780:Photogrammetry / Q000379:methods*; D010781:Photography / Q000379:methods*; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography