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Hypertrophic facet joint is where the joint becomes enlarged as a result of degeneration. The joints are connected and impact the spinal vertebrae.
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Degenerative facet and ligamentous arthropathy?
The facet joints are located in the spinal canal. Bilateral facet arthropathy is arthritis in the facet joints of the back.
What is the ICD-9 code for lumbar facet arthropathy?
The ICD-9 code for lumbar facet arthropathy is 721.3. Lumbar facet arthropathy is a degenerative condition of the lumbar facet joints in the spine which shows arthritic changes.
What is mild bilateral facet and uncovertebral arthropathy?
uncovertbral arthropathy at c4-5
What is moderate bilateral facet hypertrophy at L5-S1?
what is bilateral facet hypertrophy at L5-S1
What is facet ligamentous hypertrophy?
Facet hypertrophy is an enlargement of the facet and ligament joint. Nerves in the spine can come under pressure if it increases.
What is bilateral facet arthropathy?
what does severe left & right arthropathy mean in lay terms?
What is moderate arthropathy?
Moderate facet arthropathy is Arthritis in the facet joints. Most people that have this will complain of pain in their lower back. Facet joints are joint structures that connect the vertebrae to each other.
What is moderate facet arthropathy with mild uncovertebral joint spurring resulting in bilateral foraminal narrowing?
what is moderate uncovertebral arthropathy
What does moderate arthropathy L-4-L5 and L-5-S1 mean?
what does moderate facet arthropathy l5-s1 mean
What is Diffuse facet arthropathy of the cervical spine?
There is generalised affection of the facet joints. Anatomist call those joints as zygapophyseal joints.
L-4 l-5 facet arthropathy with synovial cyst?
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Mild facet arthropathy?
Mild facet anthropathy is a degenerative disease. It affects the joints of the spine due to the cartilage disintegrating. It is a progressive condition.
