Fig. 3

Proximal facet joint violation in accordance with the Babu scale. A Grade 0, screw not in facet, transverse position (a); and Grade 1, screw in lateral facet but not in facet articulation, transverse position (b); B Grade 2, penetrating facet articulation less than 1Â mm, transverse position (c); and Grade 3, traveling within facet articulation, transverse position (d)