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Intra-articular facet fractures more easily detected with CT scans than MRI

By: K. Rad Payman on May 1, 2013

In a cohort of elite athletes presenting with localized spine pain and back extension, researchers found CT imaging superior to MRI in the detection of intra-articular sacral facet fractures.

The authors concluded early diagnosis and treatment increases the chance of pain relief and return to sport for patients with sacral facet fractures.

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