Imaging of Spondylolysis: The Evolving Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging

The pars interarticularis is a small but important component of the posterior element structures located at the junction of the pedicle, lamina, and inferior and superior articular facet (Figure  1). This structure is subject to a significant amount of force that is transmitted from the vertically oriented lamina to the horizontally oriented pedicle [1-3].

Source: PM and R - February 8, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Raza Mushtaq, Jack Porrino, Gloria J. Guzm án Pérez-Carrillo Tags: Images Source Type: research