Yson Classification

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The classification by Yson et al. from the year 2013[^1] describes the injury of facet joints through pedicle screws based on 3 different grades.

Classification

Grade

Description

Grade 0

No impingement

Grade 1

Screw head in contact/suspected to be in contact with

facet joint.

Grade 2

Screw clearly invaded the facet joint

Illustration

Yson Classification
Illustration of the three Yson classification grades on an axial CT scan. Figure adapted from Yson et al. 2013