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Case Reports
. 2009 Jan;14(1):63-6.

Slipped vertebral epiphysis (report of 2 cases)

Majid Reza Farrokhi  1 , Mohammad Sadegh Masoudi
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Case Reports

Slipped vertebral epiphysis (report of 2 cases)

Majid Reza Farrokhi et al. J Res Med Sci. 2009 Jan.

Abstract

Avulsion or fracture of posterior ring apophysis of lumbar vertebra is an uncommon cause of radicular low back pain in pediatric age group, adolescents and athletes. This lesion is one of differential diagnosis of disc herniation. We reported two teenage boys with sever low back pain and sciatica during soccer play that ultimately treated with diagnosis of slipped vertebral apophysis.

Keywords: Ring Apophysis; disc herniation; low back pain; sciatica; vertebral fracture.

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Conflict of interest: Authors have no conflicts of interest.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Computerized CT-scan from L2-L3 intervertebral disc. Note the avulsed bony particle from apophyseal rim
Figure 2
Figure 2
Intervertebral disc herniation at level of L2-L3 in sagittal view
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Figure 3
MRI (axial view) from L2-L3 inter vertebral disc
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Figure 4
Lateral lumbosacral X-ray .Small bony particle adjust to posterior margin of L4 rim is seen
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Figure 5
MRI(axial view) from L4-L5 inter vertebral disc
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