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Ortho: Facet tail subluxation?

Posted By: Mo on 2007-04-20
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Subject: Ortho: Facet *tail* subluxation?

Context: A concomitant CT of the C-spine noted no vertebral fractures or facet *tail* subluxation.

Can't find much in my research, blush! Can provide more info if needed. Thanks... I don't do a lot of ortho.

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Ortho: Facet *tail* subluxation? - Mo
- possibly facetal subluxation? nm - swooty
  - might be... thanks! nm - Mo

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