CT of facet distraction in flexion injuries of the thoracolumbar spine: the "naked" facet

Vertical distraction of the articular processes is an important sign of ligamentous disruption due to flexion injuries of the thoracolumbar spine. In addition to illustrating this finding in cross section (the "naked" facet), computed tomography in the transaxial plane allows assessment of...

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Published inAmerican journal of roentgenology (1976) Vol. 134; no. 3; pp. 563 - 568
Main Authors O'Callaghan, JP, Ullrich, CG, Yuan, HA, Kieffer, SA
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Am Roentgen Ray Soc 01.03.1980
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Female
Humans
Thoracic Vertebrae - diagnostic imaging
Thoracic Vertebrae - injuries
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Vertical distraction of the articular processes is an important sign of ligamentous disruption due to flexion injuries of the thoracolumbar spine. In addition to illustrating this finding in cross section (the "naked" facet), computed tomography in the transaxial plane allows assessment of the presence and position of fracture fragments that may encroach on the spinal canal. Image reconstruction in sagittal and coronal planes provides a clear demonstration of the degree of bony compression, facet distraction, and kyphosis associated with flexion injuries without additional patient manipulation or radiation exposure.
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ISSN:0361-803X
1546-3141
DOI:10.2214/ajr.134.3.563