MRI‐based degeneration grades for lumbar facet joints do not correlate with cartilage mechanics
Abstract Background Lumbar facet joint arthritis is characterized by degeneration of articular cartilage, loss of joint spacing, and increased boney spur formation. These signs of facet joint degeneration have been previously measured using destructive biochemical and mechanical analysis. Nondestruc...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2023-06-01
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| Series: | JOR Spine |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/jsp2.1246 |