Synovial cysts develop on the spine when the facet joints degenerate and produce excess synovial fluid. Synovial cysts are more common in older adults and people with joint conditions such as ...

The joints are surrounded by a capsule filled with a tiny amount of lubricating liquid, called synovial fluid, that also ...

Two types of injections are used to treat synovial cysts. A facet injection can drain the fluid from the cyst through the facet joint. A steroid is inserted after the fluid is removed to help ...

A capsule covers the facet joints, restricting movement and providing stability. The joints also contain synovial fluid, which lubricates them and allows for smooth movement. However, wear and ...

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the spine involves the facet joints, which are located in the posterior aspect of the vertebral column and, in humans, are the only true synovial joints between adjacent ...

The facet joints are synovial joints which help support the weight and control movement between individual vertebrae of the spine. They work together alongside the intervertebral discs to form a ...

Facet joints, or zygapophyseal joints, are true synovial joints in the spine that have been identified as potential pain generators. Medial branch blocks involve the injection of a local ...