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Lumbar apophyseal joint arthrography.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics

|March 1, 1984

Summary

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Facet joint arthropathy causes low back pain and sciatica. This study suggests a histological explanation for contrast medium "leakage" observed during lumbo-sacral apophyseal joint arthrography.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Radiology
Anatomy

Background:

Lumbar apophyseal (facet) joint arthropathy is a significant contributor to low back pain and sciatica.
Arthrography of these joints can reveal contrast medium leakage from the joint capsule.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a histological explanation for the observed contrast medium leakage from the lumbo-sacral apophyseal joint capsule.

Main Methods:

Histological examination of lumbo-sacral apophyseal joints.
Correlation of histological findings with arthrographic observations of contrast leakage.

Main Results:

Histological evidence suggests specific structural features of the lumbo-sacral apophyseal joint capsule may predispose it to contrast leakage during arthrography.

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Conclusions:

The proposed histological explanation provides insight into the mechanism of contrast leakage in lumbo-sacral apophyseal joint arthrography.
Understanding this mechanism may improve diagnostic accuracy and patient management for facet joint arthropathy.