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Facet Joint Disease
Facet joint syndrome is an arthritis-like condition of the spine that can be a significant source of back and neck pain. It is caused by degenerative changes to the joints between the spine bones. The cartilage inside the facet joint can break down and become inflamed, triggering pain signals in nearby nerve endings.
Symptoms for Facet Joint Disease include:
- Localized pain
- Referred pain
- Radiating pain
- • Tenderness on palpation
- • Effect of posture and activity
- Crepitus
- Stiffness
Treatment options for Facet Joint Disease:
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Medication
Physical therapy
Joint injections
Nerve blocks
Nerve ablations