Significance of Facet Fluid Index in Anterior Cervical Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Yunsoo Lee,
Jeremy C. Heard,
Mark J. Lambrechts
et al.
Abstract:Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.Purpose: To correlate cervical facet fluid characteristics to radiographic spondylolisthesis, determine if facet fluid is associated with instability in cervical degenerative spondylolisthesis, and examine whether vertebral levels with certain facet fluid characteristics and spondylolisthesis are more likely to be operated on.Overview of Literature: The relationship between facet fluid and lumbar spondylolisthesis is well-documented; however, there is a paucity of liter… Show more
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