Facet hypertrophy is when the joints that help articulate the spinal column—called facet joints—become enlarged, resulting in ...

People should speak with their doctor if they have symptoms of uncovertebral joint hypertrophy, including persistent neck pain. Facet joint hypertrophy is similar to uncovertebral hypertrophy and ...

Test your clinical knowledge using the following example. Post-myelogram CT scan shows impingement caused by facet hypertrophy and the infolding of the ligamentum flavum. Computed tomography ...