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. 2022 Oct 12;13(3):873–896. doi: 10.1177/21925682221129220

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Figure 8. — Magnetic resonance imaging findings of facet capsule ligament injury. Axial T2-weighted images (A-C) show (A) high signal intensity due to bilateral facet joint effusion with the preserved alignment of articular surfaces (two white arrows); (B) left facet joint effusion (blue arrow) and right facet subluxation indicating rupture of facet capsule (YELLOW arrow); (C) Bilateral dislocated facets (two YELLOW arrows); (D) Sagittal T1-weighted images are the best to depict the anatomy of subluxed facet (YELLOW arrow).