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Evaluation of an unusual ossicle by multi-detector computed tomography: Oppenheimer’s ossicle

Year 2015, Volume: 49 Issue: 3, 331 - 333, 17.07.2015

Isil Basara , Canan Altay Sinem Gezer Ali Balcı

https://doi.org/10.3944/AOTT.2015.3224

Abstract

Variations and anomalies of the neural arch result from alterations in the ossification process. Absence of lumbar articular process is a rare anomaly which most commonly involves the inferior articular process of the L4 or L5 vertebrae. Non-union at the tip of the articular process is a more common variation, known as Oppenheimer’s ossicle. In this case report, we present multi-detector computed tomography findings of Oppenheimer’s ossicles in 2 separate cases.

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Inferior articular process multi-detector computed tomography Oppenheimer’s ossicle

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Year 2015, Volume: 49 Issue: 3, 331 - 333, 17.07.2015

Isil Basara , Canan Altay Sinem Gezer Ali Balcı

https://doi.org/10.3944/AOTT.2015.3224

Abstract

References

  • Testut L. Columna vertebral. In: Testut L, Latarjet A, edi- tors. Tratado de anatomía humana. Vol. 1, 8th ed. Barce- lona: Salvat Editores SA; 1932. p. 52–106.
  • Anatomy Atlases Website. www.anatomyatlases. org/. Bergman RA, Afifi AK, Miyauchi R. Illustrated encyclope- dia of human anatomic variation. Published January 1996. Revised January 2006. Accessed September 12, 2010.
  • Keats TE, Anderson MW. Atlas of normal roentgen vari- ants that may simulate disease. 8th ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2007. p. 156–363.
  • Klinghoffer L, Murdock MG, Hermel MB. Congenital ab- sence of lumbar articular facets. Report of two cases. Clin Orthop Relat Res 1975;106:151–4. CrossRef
  • Arcomano JP, Karas S. Congenital absence of the lumbo- sacral articular processes. Skeletal Radiol 1982;8:133–4.
  • Famer HL. Accessory articulary processes in the lumbar spine. AJR 1936;36:763.
  • Oppenheimer A. Supernumary ossicles at the istmus of neural arch. Radioloy 1942;39:98. CrossRef
  • Miki T, Oka M, Hama H, Shima M, Hirofuji E, Tanaka S. Vertical cleft through the superior articular process of the lumbar spine: fracture or anomaly? Case report. J Neuro- surg 1980;53:406–7. CrossRef
  • Chandraraj S. Failure of articular process (zygaphophy- seal) joint development as a cause of vertebral fusion (blocked vertebrae). J Anat 1987;153:55–62.
  • Yoshioka S, Sairyo K, Sakai T, Yasui N. Congenital ab- sence of lumbosacral articular facet joint associated with conjoined nerve root: a case report. J Orthop Traumatol 2010;11:183–7. CrossRef
  • Bailey W. Persistent vertebral processes. Radiology 1939;42:85.
  • Hipps HE. Fissure formation in articular processes of the lumbar vertebrae. J Bone Joint Surg 1939;21:289.
  • Hutcheson CJ, Howe JW. The low back and pelvis: clinical applications. 1st ed. Aspen Publishers Inc.; 1997. p. 74.
  • Andersson GB. Epidemiological features of chronic low- back pain. Lancet 1999;354:581–5. CrossRef
  • Pech P, Haughton VM. CT appearance of unfused os- sicles in the lumbar spine. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 1985;6:629–31.
  • Wang ZL, Yu S, Sether LA, Haughton VM. Incidence of unfused ossicles in the lumbar facet joints: CT, MR, and cryomicrotomy study. J Comput Assist Tomogr 1989;13:594–7. CrossRef
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Primary Language English
Subjects Health Care Administration
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Isil Basara

Canan Altay This is me

Sinem Gezer This is me

Ali Balcı This is me

Publication Date July 17, 2015
Published in Issue Year 2015 Volume: 49 Issue: 3

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APA Basara, I., Altay, C., Gezer, S., Balcı, A. (2015). Evaluation of an unusual ossicle by multi-detector computed tomography: Oppenheimer’s ossicle. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 49(3), 331-333. https://doi.org/10.3944/AOTT.2015.3224
AMA Basara I, Altay C, Gezer S, Balcı A. Evaluation of an unusual ossicle by multi-detector computed tomography: Oppenheimer’s ossicle. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. July 2015;49(3):331-333. doi:10.3944/AOTT.2015.3224
Chicago Basara, Isil, Canan Altay, Sinem Gezer, and Ali Balcı. “Evaluation of an Unusual Ossicle by Multi-Detector Computed Tomography: Oppenheimer’s Ossicle”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 49, no. 3 (July 2015): 331-33. https://doi.org/10.3944/AOTT.2015.3224.
EndNote Basara I, Altay C, Gezer S, Balcı A (July 1, 2015) Evaluation of an unusual ossicle by multi-detector computed tomography: Oppenheimer’s ossicle. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 49 3 331–333.
IEEE I. Basara, C. Altay, S. Gezer, and A. Balcı, “Evaluation of an unusual ossicle by multi-detector computed tomography: Oppenheimer’s ossicle”, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 49, no. 3, pp. 331–333, 2015, doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2015.3224.
ISNAD Basara, Isil et al. “Evaluation of an Unusual Ossicle by Multi-Detector Computed Tomography: Oppenheimer’s Ossicle”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 49/3 (July2015), 331-333. https://doi.org/10.3944/AOTT.2015.3224.
JAMA Basara I, Altay C, Gezer S, Balcı A. Evaluation of an unusual ossicle by multi-detector computed tomography: Oppenheimer’s ossicle. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2015;49:331–333.
MLA Basara, Isil et al. “Evaluation of an Unusual Ossicle by Multi-Detector Computed Tomography: Oppenheimer’s Ossicle”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 49, no. 3, 2015, pp. 331-3, doi:10.3944/AOTT.2015.3224.
Vancouver Basara I, Altay C, Gezer S, Balcı A. Evaluation of an unusual ossicle by multi-detector computed tomography: Oppenheimer’s ossicle. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2015;49(3):331-3.