Jun 7, 2021 · Cervical Facet Dislocations and Fractures represent a spectrum of traumatic injury with a varying degree of cervical instability and risk of spinal cord injury. Diagnosis can be confirmed with radiographs or CT scan.

May 7, 2024 · Cervical dislocations are severe and complex injuries to the fragile vertebrae and surrounding structures of the neck. Cervical dislocations have classically been associated with traumatic spinal cord injuries. These injuries can cause spinal cord compression and significant neurological deficits.

This review gives an update on the relevant anatomy, classification systems for sub-axial cervical facet dislocation and an overview of the current concepts regarding their management, including surgical approaches and the choice of implants.

Lower cervical facet dislocation is a common spinal trauma caused by flexion-distraction force that usually results in damage to the 3-column structure, as well as vertebral dislocation, facet locking, and intervertebral disc destruction (Fig. 1).

In this review, we highlight some of the classical radiological signs which can facilitate the diagnosis of cervical facet joint dislocations. The stability of the cervical spine is mainly contributed by its supporting ligaments [7].

Bilateral facet dislocation: although there are no bony fractures, displacement of one vertebra over the inferior disturbs the spinal canal

Jul 19, 2024 · A bilateral facet dislocation is an unstable flexion distraction type of dislocation of the cervical spine, often a result of buckling force. Occasionally, the bilateral facet dislocation has been named a 'doubly-locked' vertebral injury giving the impression of stability.

Oct 15, 2024 · According to the Subaxial Cervical Injury Description System (SCIDS), bilateral facet dislocation is defined as a disruption of both facet joints in which the inferior articular processes of the cranial vertebra have translated anterosuperiorly over the superior articular processes of the caudal vertebra. 1 The lesion may be associated with frac...

Mar 3, 2025 · Lessons: Age, bilateral facet injury, extensive damage to the posterior ligamentous complex, and fractures to the endplate, facets, or pedicles increase the risk of construct failure of anterior-alone fixation following subaxial cervical facet dislocations.

Unilateral facet dislocation of the cervical spine. An analysis of the results of treatment in 26 patients.