Lying Down Instability Undetected on Standing Dynamic Radiographs
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 560-562, 2015.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-204835
ABSTRACT
It is well known that spinal instability should be evaluated in the standing lateral position. Standing dynamic flexion and extension radiographs are usually used to assess spinal instability. Here, we report a patient who experienced distraction instability while in the supine position rather than the standard standing position. To our knowledge, this is the first report of lying-down instability undetected on standing dynamic flexion and extension radiographs. We discuss the pathophysiological mechanism of this uncommon but possible entity and provide a review of the literature.
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Main subject:
Supine Position
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Deception
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2015
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Article
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