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Locked unifacet dislocation L3 on L4 vertebra. A case report
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Natal, Durban.
Summary
Unifacet dislocation of the lumbar spine is a rare spinal injury. Open reduction and internal fixation with plate and intrapeduncular screws led to a satisfactory outcome in a patient with this condition.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- Unifacet dislocation of the lumbar spine is an uncommon spinal injury.
- This injury typically involves the facet joints and can occur without associated fractures.