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TERMINOLOGY
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- Fracture of lumbar facet or neural arch (excluding pedicle and pars interarticularis)
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Radiographic Findings
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MR Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
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Selected References
- Alijanipour P et al: Isolated multiple lumbar transverse process fractures with spinal instability: an uncommon yet serious association. Eur Spine J. ePub, 2019
- Khurana B et al: CT for thoracic and lumbar spine fractures: can CT findings accurately predict posterior ligament complex injury? Eur Spine J. 27(12):3007-15, 2018
- Khurana B et al: Traumatic thoracolumbar spine injuries: what the spine surgeon wants to know. Radiographics. 33(7):2031-46, 2013
- Kaya RA et al: Modified transpedicular approach for the surgical treatment of severe thoracolumbar or lumbar burst fractures. Spine J. 4(2):208-17, 2004
- Tsirikos AI et al: Traumatic lumbosacral dislocation: report of two cases. Spine. 29(8):E164-8, 2004
- Mori K et al: Traumatic bilateral locked facet at L4-5: report of a case associated with incorrect use of a three-point seatbelt. Eur Spine J. 11(6):602-5, 2002
- Malberg MI: A new system of classification for spinal injuries. Spine J. 1(1):18-25; discussion 125, 2001
- McCormack RG et al: Isolated fracture of the vertebral articular facet in a gymnast. A spondylolysis mimic. Am J Sports Med. 27(1):104-6, 1999
- Aihara T et al: Fracture-dislocation of the fifth lumbar vertebra. A new classification. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 80(5):840-5, 1998
- Mann DC et al: Unusual causes of back pain in athletes. J Spinal Disord. 4(3):337-43, 1991
- Hopp E et al: Postdecompression lumbar instability. Clin Orthop. 227:143-51, 1988
- Manaster BJ et al: CT patterns of facet fracture dislocations in the thoracolumbar region. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 148(2):335-40, 1987
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
- Fracture of lumbar facet or neural arch (excluding pedicle and pars interarticularis)
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
- Alijanipour P et al: Isolated multiple lumbar transverse process fractures with spinal instability: an uncommon yet serious association. Eur Spine J. ePub, 2019
- Khurana B et al: CT for thoracic and lumbar spine fractures: can CT findings accurately predict posterior ligament complex injury? Eur Spine J. 27(12):3007-15, 2018
- Khurana B et al: Traumatic thoracolumbar spine injuries: what the spine surgeon wants to know. Radiographics. 33(7):2031-46, 2013
- Kaya RA et al: Modified transpedicular approach for the surgical treatment of severe thoracolumbar or lumbar burst fractures. Spine J. 4(2):208-17, 2004
- Tsirikos AI et al: Traumatic lumbosacral dislocation: report of two cases. Spine. 29(8):E164-8, 2004
- Mori K et al: Traumatic bilateral locked facet at L4-5: report of a case associated with incorrect use of a three-point seatbelt. Eur Spine J. 11(6):602-5, 2002
- Malberg MI: A new system of classification for spinal injuries. Spine J. 1(1):18-25; discussion 125, 2001
- McCormack RG et al: Isolated fracture of the vertebral articular facet in a gymnast. A spondylolysis mimic. Am J Sports Med. 27(1):104-6, 1999
- Aihara T et al: Fracture-dislocation of the fifth lumbar vertebra. A new classification. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 80(5):840-5, 1998
- Mann DC et al: Unusual causes of back pain in athletes. J Spinal Disord. 4(3):337-43, 1991
- Hopp E et al: Postdecompression lumbar instability. Clin Orthop. 227:143-51, 1988
- Manaster BJ et al: CT patterns of facet fracture dislocations in the thoracolumbar region. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 148(2):335-40, 1987
