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If a spinal nerve is irritated or compressed at the facet joint (such as from a facet bone spur), a sharp, shooting pain (sciatica) may radiate into the buttock, thigh, leg, and/or foot. Muscle weakness and fatigue may also occur in the affected leg.
Facet arthritis happens when the cartilage that covers the ends of the joints wears out and becomes thin. This can contribute to the growth of osteophytes (bone spurs) and hypertrophy (enlargement) of the joints. Facet arthritis can be associated with pain and stiffness.
Facet joint disorders and pain are often the result of spinal degeneration, injuries, and arthritis conditions. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, and tenderness that may affect movement. Facet joint problems can be diagnosed based on medical history and with a physical exam, imaging, and diagnostic injections.
Facet joint pain is felt locally as a unilateral back pain, which when severe can spread down the entire limb. The source of pain must be confirmed by clinical examination. The joint capsule is more likely to generate pain than the articular cartilage or the synovium.
Facet joint syndrome is caused by natural wear and tear on these facets over time, causing pain. The syndrome is most commonly found in the lower back (lumbar) and neck (cervical). Find treatment specialists.
Facet joint pain is a cause of pain in the back. The facet joints or zygapophysial joints are synovial joints between individual vertebrae of the spine.
Symptoms. Causes. Diagnosis. Complications. Treatment. Outlook. Facet arthropathy can cause lower back pain and usually affects a specific part of your spine. The pain may get worse when...
Facet joint disease, or facet syndrome, is when these joints become a source of pain. Facet joint-mediated pain is a common source of disability amongst our population with a significant economic impact. Chronic low back pain often results from facet joint disease, with a prevalence of 15 to 41%.
The facet joints allow your back and neck to bend forward and backward, but they are also a common cause of spine-related pain. The facet joints in your lumbar spine (low back) are most...
Facet joint disorders cause back pain due to arthritis, injury, or degeneration of the spinal facet joints.