Related Experiment Videos
Anomalous ossicle in a lumbar facet joint
Archives of Orthopaedic and Traumatic Surgery. Archiv Fur Orthopadische Und Unfall-Chirurgie
|January 1, 1987
Summary
An anomalous ossicle in a lumbar facet joint can cause severe chronic low back pain. Surgical removal of this ossicle can lead to complete symptom relief.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Spinal Anatomy
- Pain Management
Background:
- Facet joint anomalies are rare causes of chronic low back pain.
- Understanding the etiology of ossicles in facet joints is crucial for diagnosis.
Observation:
- A case report details an anomalous ossicle within a lumbar facet joint.
- Operative findings confirmed the presence of the ossicle and its relationship to the articular process.
Findings:
- The ossicle is hypothesized to result from non-fusion of an ossification center and the articular process.
- The patient experienced severe chronic low back pain attributed to the facet joint ossicle.
Implications:
- Facet joint ossicles can be a significant source of debilitating low back pain.
- Surgical intervention for symptomatic facet joint ossicles may provide complete pain resolution.