Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is often used to evaluate low back pain; however, MRI in the supine position does not always reveal degenerative spondylolisthesis. The existence of a linear correlation between increased fluid in the facet joints seen on the supine axial T2 MRI of the lumbosacral spine and lumbar instability seen on standing lateral flexion-extension lumbosacral radiographs has recently been reported. The objective of this prospective study was to determine the incidence of increased fluid in the lumbar facet joints seen on the supine axial T2 MRI, and to evaluate the correlation of this finding with radiographic evidence of lumbar instability.

Caterini, R., Mancini, F., Bisicchia, S., Maglione, P., Farsetti, P. (2011). The correlation between exaggerated fluid in lumbar facet joints and degenerative spondylolisthesis: prospective study of 52 patients. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 12(2), 87-91 [10.1007/s10195-011-0141-3].

The correlation between exaggerated fluid in lumbar facet joints and degenerative spondylolisthesis: prospective study of 52 patients

CATERINI, ROBERTO;MANCINI, FEDERICO;FARSETTI, PASQUALE
2011-06-01

Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is often used to evaluate low back pain; however, MRI in the supine position does not always reveal degenerative spondylolisthesis. The existence of a linear correlation between increased fluid in the facet joints seen on the supine axial T2 MRI of the lumbosacral spine and lumbar instability seen on standing lateral flexion-extension lumbosacral radiographs has recently been reported. The objective of this prospective study was to determine the incidence of increased fluid in the lumbar facet joints seen on the supine axial T2 MRI, and to evaluate the correlation of this finding with radiographic evidence of lumbar instability.
giu-2011
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Sì, ma tipo non specificato
Settore MED/33 - MALATTIE APPARATO LOCOMOTORE
English
Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Humans; Aged; Low Back Pain; Spondylolisthesis; Predictive Value of Tests; Prospective Studies; Adult; Intervertebral Disc Degeneration; Middle Aged; Synovial Fluid; Joint Instability; Female; Male; Lumbar Vertebrae
Caterini, R., Mancini, F., Bisicchia, S., Maglione, P., Farsetti, P. (2011). The correlation between exaggerated fluid in lumbar facet joints and degenerative spondylolisthesis: prospective study of 52 patients. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 12(2), 87-91 [10.1007/s10195-011-0141-3].
Caterini, R; Mancini, F; Bisicchia, S; Maglione, P; Farsetti, P
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