Up to 45% of the time
the facet joint is a cause of chronic low back pain ["]Perolat R, Kastler A, Nicot B, Pellat JM, Tahon F, Attye A, Heck O, Boubagra K, Grand S, Krainik A. Facet joint syndrome: from diagnosis to interventional management. Insights Imaging. 2018 Oct;9(5):773-789. doi: 10.1007/s13244-018-0638-x. Epub 2018 Aug 8. PMID: 30090998; PMCID: PMC6206372.
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No canal arthrosis, facet capsule with synovial fluid allowing smooth facet joint and spinal motion
Little fluid left in the facet capsule, the resulting
friction causes inflammation and back pain
The body naturally responds to this motion/instability by developing bone spurs. Nerve roots are compressed causing additional leg pain and a significantly reduced walking distance. The canal is often narrowed due to arthrosis
Cortisone injections to reduce facet joint inflammation
Temporary thermal
destruction of pain nerves
in the facets
Surgical implantation
of medical devices blocking the facet motion causing pain (pedicle screws, facet fixation systems)
The body naturally responds to this motion/instability by developing bone spurs. Nerve roots are compressed causing additional leg pain and a significantly reduced walking distance. The canal is often narrowed due to arthrosis
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