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  2. Facet syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Facet syndrome is a syndrome in which the facet joints (synovial diarthroses) cause painful symptoms. [1] In conjunction with degenerative disc disease , a distinct but functionally related condition, facet arthropathy is believed to be one of the most common causes of lower back pain.

  3. Lumbar spinal stenosis - Wikipedia

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    A review of lumbar stenosis in the Journal of the American Medical Association 's "Rational Clinical Examination Series" [2] emphasized that the syndrome can be considered when lower extremity pain occurs in combination with back pain. The syndrome occurs in 12% of older community-dwelling men [3] and up to 21% of those in retirement ...

  4. Spondylosis - Wikipedia

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    Spondylosis is caused from years of constant abnormal pressure, caused by joint subluxation, stress induced by sports, acute and/or repetitive trauma, or poor posture, being placed on the vertebrae and the discs between them. The abnormal stress causes the body to form new bone in order to compensate for the new weight distribution.

  5. Facet joint injection - Wikipedia

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    Facet joint injections are used to alleviate symptoms of Facet syndrome. [1] The procedure is an outpatient surgery, so that the patient can go home on the same day. It usually takes 10–20 minutes, but may take up to 30 minutes if the patient needs an IV for relaxation. [ 2 ]

  6. These range from mild sprains and lacerations to joint dislocations, broken bones and severe neck or head injuries. Trampoline deaths are rare, but they do occur. Most trampoline injuries occur in ...

  7. Facet joint arthrosis - Wikipedia

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    Facet joint arthrosis is an intervertebral disc disorder.The facet joints or zygapophyseal joints are synovial cartilage covered joints that limit the movement of the spine and preserve segmental stability.

  8. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is an outcome of either extra-articular dysfunction or from intraarticular dysfunction. SI joint dysfunction is sometimes referred to as "sacroiliac joint instability" or "sacroiliac joint insufficiency" due to the support the once strong and taut ligaments can no longer sustain.

  9. Spinal stenosis - Wikipedia

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    Spinal stenosis is an abnormal narrowing of the spinal canal or neural foramen that results in pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. [6] Symptoms may include pain, numbness, or weakness in the arms or legs. [1]