Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Pillar view ( demonstrates facet arthrosis = LC view with 20˚ caudad tube tilt. FYI-Bumpy, smooth contour in AP view = normal. Lumbar Oblique ( best view for viewing lumbar facet arthrosis although AP works. Facet Osteophytes in Lumbars can impinge nerves in 3 areas. IVF stenosis ( Superior osteophytes ................
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