Traumatic Disc Herniation Following Flexion-Distraction Injury of the Thoracolumbar Spine: A Rare Presentation
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CT of Facet Distraction Flexion Injuries of the Thoracolumbar Spine : The " Naked " Facet 97 . In
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 reconstructio...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Trauma & Treatment
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2167-1222
DOI: 10.4172/2167-1222.1000293