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Facet joints are where certain bones fit together such as in the vertebral column. An effusion is escape of fluid into a part or tissue, and bilateral of course means on both sides. Bilateral facet joint effusion indicates fluid being released on both sides of the vertebrae.
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What is the joint in your neck called?
The joints in the back are called facet joints. Each vertebra has two sets of facet joints. One pair faces upward (superior articular facet) and one downward (inferior articular facet). There is one joint on each side (right and left). Facet joints are hinge-like and link vertebrae together. They are located at the back of the spine (posterior).
What is the medical term meaning abnormal condition of water in the joint?
Joint effusion
What is facet joint pathology?
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What is the painful condition of the knee without joint effusion?
Degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis)
What causes the symptom of joint effusion?
Symptoms of joint effusion is usually caused by arthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and inflammatory arthritis.
Does a meniscal tear cause joint effusion?
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What is facet arthropathy with hypertrophy?
Hypertrophic facet joint is where the joint becomes enlarged as a result of degeneration. The joints are connected and impact the spinal vertebrae.
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 facet arthrosis?
Facet arthrosis is the inflammation of the facet joint. Humans have 25 of these going down the spine. As the body ages, the spaces between the joint are less resilient and medical or surgical intervention can become necessary.
What is suprapatellar joint effusion?
Fluid build up above the knee cap
What is small left supra patellar effusion?
fluid inside the knee joint
Mild bursitis and small joint effusion of the right knee?
Trauma......was there a fall or sports injury?.....If so possible meniscus tear......Trauma to a knee can cause both...
