ISSN:
1432-1920
Keywords:
Vertebral apophysis
;
Avulsion
;
CT
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Avulsion and posterior dislocation of the posterior part of the vertebral apophysis is a rare condition, occurring mainly in adolescence. If the avulsed part is ossified it may be diagnosed with conventional X-rays in cluding myelography. The present case shows that CT scan with sagittal reconstruction gives exact information of the nature of the lesion as well as its extension into the spinal canal, and that CT alone is sufficient for preoperative diagnosis.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00339523
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