Facet hypertrophy is when the joints that help articulate the spinal column—called facet joints—become enlarged, resulting in pain, stiffness, and a reduced range of motion. There are many ...

Lumbar spondylosis refers to degenerative changes of the lumbar spine. Facet joint hypertrophy, ... Cite this: Lumbar Spine: Common Pathology and Interventions - Medscape - Aug 01, 2005.

In research arm 1, radiologists reviewed lumbar spine images with symptom information obtained from patient questionnaires and diagnosed facet joint degeneration as the presumptive pain generator.

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: T2-weighted MRI of the Lumbar Spine. (Left) Mid-sagittal view; (Right Top) Axial scan at the L3 level; (Right ... Spondylosis is a degenerative condition caused by a ...