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Table 1 Scoring System for Computed Tomographic Evidence of Fusion

From: Quantitative analysis of near-implant magnesium accumulation for a Si-containing coated AZ31 cage from a goat cervical spine fusion model

Score

Description

0

No new bone formation

1

New bone formation but not continuous between C3/4 or C5/6

2

Continuous bridging new bone but comprises <30% of fusion area

3

Continuous bridging new bone but comprises >30% of fusion area