Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Oppenheimer ossicle
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There is non union of the apex of the right lower articular process of the 4th lumbar vertebra.
From the case:
Oppenheimer ossicle
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Visible fissure of non united ossicle is indicated by arrows.
Case Discussion
Oppenheimer ossicles are accessory ossicles associated with the facet joints found in ~4% (range 1-7%) of lumbar spines.