Classification of the Congenital Defect of the Lumbar Facet Joint: Case Report and Literature Review
Shuo Wang,
Gengxiao Lin,
Geng Zhao
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundCongenital lumbar facet joint defect is a rare congenital developmental disorder with only a few reported cases in the literature, primarily affecting the L5‐S1 segments. This study reports the first case of a defect in the left L3 inferior articular process; and presents a review of the existing literature on the subject, proposes a classification system, and validates the inter‐observer and intra‐observer reliability of this classification system.Case PresentationA 14‐year‐old boy presented to our … Show more
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