Last edit by Alaric Steinmetz on 04.05.2025
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.
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
Yson Classification
Illustration of the three Yson classification grades on an axial CT scan. Figure adapted from Yson et al. 2013