Systematic Review of Facet Tropism in the Lumbar Spine

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Goal of the Study? Facet tropism (asymmetrical orientation of the apophyseal joints greater than 7 degrees) is common in the lumbar spine. And because facet joints play a crucial role in stabilizing motion segments, alteration in their orientation can affect the dynamic motion and spinal position. In this research review1, these researchers searched keywords: facet, […]