History of previous lumbar surgery, workman's compensation, stenosis, facet hypertrophy, free fragment Artificial disc replacement Degenerative disc disease, failed fusion, instability, disc ...

We offer endoscopic neurectomies for low back pain. Another name for neurectomy is nerve resection. You have small, knuckle-sized joints called facet joints along your spine. Facet joints give your ...

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 ...

Lower spine pain can develop due to sprains and strains of muscles or changes to the discs in the lower back. Conditions that affect the facet joints of the vertebrae may also cause lower spine pain.

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Damage to the lumbar facet joints is commonly associated with this kind of chronic lower back pain. In fact, up to 45% of patients experiencing lower back pain also have issues with their lumbar ...

Uncovertebral hypertrophy vs. facet hypertrophy Facet joint hypertrophy is similar to uncovertebral hypertrophy and involves nearby joints. The facet joints sit in the neck, where two vertebrae meet.

Sampathkumar, K., Rajasekhar, C. and Robson, M. (2001) Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis of Lumbar Facet Joint A Rare Cause of Nerve Root Entrapment. Spine, ... Spine, 26, E213-E215. https: ... Notable ...

Background Increased nerve growth factor (NGF) levels are associated with chronic pain conditions, including low back pain and osteoarthritis (OA). NGF signalling through its receptor TrkA regulates ...

As people age, their spinal discs and facet joints wear out, leading to conditions like herniated discs, spinal misalignment, and osteoporosis. These issues can cause serious pain, nerve ...

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 possible ...