The relationship between the shape and area of cervical zygapophysial joint facet and cervical vertebral disease
- VernacularTitle:颈椎间关节面的形态和面积与颈椎病的关系
- Author:
Qinglan MENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cervical vertebra, zygapophysial joint, hyperosteogency
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2002;8(3):134-135
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo study the relationship between the shape and area of cervical zygapophysial joint facet and cervical vertebral disease. MethodsThe hyperosteogency rate of both cervical vertebral body and the susceptible site on the same cervical vertebral body were investigated on 50 sets of cervical vertebrae with hyperosteogency.The shape and area of cervical zygapophysial joint facet were observed on other 45 sets of normal adult cervical vertebrae. ResultsThe cervical vertebral zygapophysial joint facet showed mainly three shapes: round, elliptic and irregular, with elliptic shape predominate all. There is significance only on inferior facet on C4-5 and C5-6 joints (P<0.05).Conclusions There is some relationship between the shape and area of the cervical zygapophysial joint facet and the cervical hyperosteogency.
