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MR imaging and CT in osteoarthritis of the lumbar facet joints

With regard to osteoarthritis of the lumbar facet joints there is moderate to good agreement between MR imaging and CT. When differences of one grade are disregarded agreement is even excellent. Therefore, in the presence of an MR examination CT is not required for the assessment of facet joint degeneration. Weishaupt D, Zanetti M, Boos N, Hodler J. Skeletal Radiol. 1999 Apr;28(4):215-9.