Facet syndrome

Facet syndrome
Other namesFacet joint disease, facet osteoarthritis, facet hypertrophy, facet arthritis
Facet joint
SpecialtyOrthopedics
Diagnostic methodX-ray, MRI

Facet syndrome is a syndrome in which the facet joints (synovial diarthroses) cause painful symptoms. 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.

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