title: Supraspinous ligament avulsion: a case report.
abstract: Avulsion of a supraspinous ligament is one potential cause of low back pain. Since the symptom pattern of this condition may mimic that of other, more common, conditions, a thorough biomechanical and radiological examination is necessary to ensure proper and successful management. The necessity for a thorough and complete biomechanical, laboratory and x-ray evaluation is emphasized before successful treatment can be initiated.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001416:Back Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000150:complications; D008022:Ligaments / Q000293:injuries*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male