Table 4 Mean facet joint angles measured using grading system used in Noren et al. [25]
From: Lumbar spine abnormalities and facet joint angles in asymptomatic elite junior tennis players
Male | Female | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Facet joint | Pars | No pars | Pars | No pars |
Right facet angle—L3/4 | 41.9 | 37.4 | 40.9 | 41.5 |
Left facet angle—L3/4 | 42.9 | 35.5 | 49.7 | 41.9 |
Right facet angle—L4/5 | 53.6 | 44 | 54.3 | 51 |
Left facet angle—L4/5 | 55.5 | 47.2 | 64.2 | 52.3 |
Right facet angle—L5/S1 | 47.2 | 45.6 | 51.5 | 51.2 |
Left facet angle—L5/S1 | 51.2 | 48.6 | 75.2 | 51.8 |