A variety of conditions can lead to inflammation of the facet joints, such as spinal stenosis or osteoarthritis, or from a trauma to the back, such as a car accident.
BACKGROUND: Isthemic and degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis exhibit different images. CT can display morphological changes of facet joint, which is superior over X-ray films.
The physician USES X-ray guidance, called fluoroscopy, to direct a small needle into the facet joint.
C2-3 left facet joint was cut open to expose left nerve root sleeve.
Septic arthritis of the facet joint typically presents with fever and localized back pain aggravated by movement.
Patients swith cervical osteoarthritis will often have tenderness or swelling over the site of the affected facet joints, as well as reduced range of motion in the neck.
A number of spinal conditions can lead to facet joint pain, such as osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis, or from a trauma to the back, such as a car accident.
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