Lumbar radiculopathy caused by a tunneling transvertebral Schmorl's node.

Coulier, B; Ghosez, J P · Skeletal Radiol · 2002

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report a rare case of lumbar spinal radiculopathy caused by a tunneling Schmorl's node originating from the superior endplate of the L3 vertebra of a 75-year-old patient and penetrating the spinal canal through the posterior wall of this vertebra. This case highlights recent reports emphasizing the clinical pain syndromes possibly associated with Schmorl's nodes.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy