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Table 1 Babu’s criteria for Facet joints violation grade

From: Effection of monoplanar pedicle screw on facet joint degeneration in thoracolumbar vertebral fractures

Grade 0

Screw not in facet

Grade 1

Screw in lateral facet but not in facet articulation

Grade 2

Penetration of facet articulation by screw

Grade 3

Screw travels within facet articulation

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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