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The L 4-5 vertibrae are just above the small of your back. the cartelage between them seems to be damaged which can lead to nerves being pinched and other pain.
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What does superior articular facet articulates with what structure?
the inferior articular facet of the vertebra above it
Does Osteoarthritis travel throughout the body?
no
What is a flat cut on a Precious stone called?
A facet
Indentify the structures in the skeletal system affected by osteoarthritis?
joints
A flat side for solids?
A flat surface of a solid is usually the face of the solid. +++ Also sometimes called a "facet", particularly on solids having very many flat faces.
Multilevel facet osteoarthritis?
osteoarthritis affecting many vertebrae.
Are facet injections still given for osteoarthritis?
I am assuming that by "facet injections" you mean hydrocortisone injections at the site of spinal facets for pain relief. I still get them about every 6 months or so. I have a combination of osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease and the injections do help manage my pain.
Did Corvette make a L45 engine?
No
What is spondylotic?
Spondylosis is a term referring to degenerative osteoarthritis between the center of the spinal vertebrae and the neural foramina. If this occurs in zygapophysial joints, it can turn into facet syndrome.
What is Bilateral facet and ligamentous hypertrophy?
Bilateral facet and ligamentous hypertrophy refers to the enlargement or overgrowth of the facet joints and ligaments in the spine. This condition often occurs as a result of degenerative changes in the spine, such as osteoarthritis. It can lead to spinal stenosis and nerve compression, causing symptoms like pain, numbness, and weakness in the back and legs.
What is facet osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis can cause the breakdown of cartilage between facet joints. This causes pain as well as loss of motion and stiffness.The facet joints are in the back portion or posterior of the spine. They combine with the disc space to create a three joint complex at each vertebral level. These joints consist of two opposing bony surfaces that should have cartilage between them and a capsule around it that produces fluid.The cartilage and the fluid combine to allow the joint to move with little friction. However, with facet joint arthritis, the cartilage breaks down causing more friction with joint movement. This leads to a loss of motion stiffness and back pain.
Facet joint arthropathy?
Think of arthropathy as just another word for arthritis or osteoarthritis. The facet joints are joints on either side of each level of the spine that alow for movement of the spine. Facet arthopathy is just arthritis of these joints and a term often used by people reading x-rays or MRIs. Facet arthrosis is also used meaning the same thing. Another general term for this type of arthritis is degenerative joint disease.
What causes gas in the L23 spine broadbases posterior disc protrusion the thecal sac is reduced to 8.5mm L34 the same as L45 the same in L5S1 with my thecal sac at 7mm AP?
Information on L23 L45 L5 S1 In The Spine
What part of speech is facet?
Facet is a noun.
Wear and tear arthritis?
The medical term for the form of arthritis that is commonly known as wear-and-tear arthritis is osteoarthritis.
In a 24yr old Can these injuries be caused by a vehicle accident nucleus desiccation degenerative disc disease disc bulging and facet osteoarthritis?
Yes they can, sudden trauma to the skeletal system can bring on the symptoms of OA prematurely to those that are unfortunate enough to have a predisposition to it.
What is bilateral minimal facet osteoarthritis without significant neural foraminal narrowing or central canal stenosis?
It means there is only a small amount of wear and tear in the pads between the vertebrae and that there is no problem at this time with the Chanel's that allow the nerves to pass between them.
