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The facet joints are located in the spinal canal. Bilateral facet arthropathy is arthritis in the facet joints of the back.
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.
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what does severe left & right arthropathy mean in lay terms?
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 uncovertebral arthropathy
what does moderate facet arthropathy l5-s1 mean
There is generalised affection of the facet joints. Anatomist call those joints as zygapophyseal joints.
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Mild facet anthropathy is a degenerative disease. It affects the joints of the spine due to the cartilage disintegrating. It is a progressive condition.
what does bilateral facet arthropathy mean
Hypertrophic facet joint is where the joint becomes enlarged as a result of degeneration. The joints are connected and impact the spinal vertebrae.