Subluxed facet joint
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Citation:
Goel A, Baba Y, Bell D, et al. Subluxed facet joint. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 23 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-35500
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Article created:
8 Apr 2015,
Ayush Goel
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Synonyms:
- Facet subluxation
- Subluxed facet
- Facet joint subluxation
- Subluxed facet joints
Subluxed facet joint is the mildest form of facet dislocation in which the ligamentous injury leads to partial uncovering of a facet joint (cf. complete uncovering in perched facet). This results in mild anterior displacement of one vertebral body on another (anterolisthesis).
References
- 1. Lingawi SS. The naked facet sign. Radiology. 2001;219 (2): 366-7. doi:10.1148/radiology.219.2.r01ma06366 - Pubmed citation
- 2. Rabb CH, Lopez J, Beauchamp K et-al. Unilateral cervical facet fractures with subluxation: injury patterns and treatment. J Spinal Disord Tech. 2007;20 (6): 416-22. Pubmed citation
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