Tuesday 7 October 2014

KNUTTSON 'S SIGN

KNUTTSON 'S SIGN 


  • Knuttson's sign (vaccum phenomenon ) is characteristic of degenerative disc disease. It refers to radiolucent defect indicationg the presence of nitrogen gas accumulations in annular and nuclear degenerative fissures of intervertebral disc.





  • Othere features of degenerative joint spaces are 
1.reduced joint space
2.osteophytes 
3.Schmorl's node 
4.subchondral sclerosis
5.subchondral cyst 

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