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Fine vs. Sclerotic Trabecula: Understanding Your Post-PLIF CT

November 28, 2025 1 min read Premium comments

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Fine vs. Sclerotic Trabecula: Understanding Your Post-PLIF CT
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If you’ve ever stared at a 1-year postoperative posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) CT and wondered whether that faint trabecular haze means “fusion imminent” or “fusion?…maybe later,” you’re not alone.

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