Management of unilateral facet dislocations: a review of the literature.
The unilateral dislocated facet is a complex injury and has been described as a locket facet, a perched facet, a jumped facet, and a rotational facet injury. This article reviews past and current recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of unilateral dislocated facets.
Andreshak
J L
JL
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. 55905, USA.
Dekutoski
M B
MB
D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology