Facet Joint Syndrome
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Lumbar facet joint syndrome is a multi-factorial process that is intimately tied to degeneration of the intervertebral discs. It’s a painful irritation of the posterior part of the lumbar spine. The swelling of the surrounded structures can cause pain and irritation of the nociceptors.[1]
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- ↑ 1. Gerard P. Varlotta &amp; Todd R. Lefkowitz &amp; Mark Schweitzer &amp; Thomas J. Errico &amp; Jeffrey Spivak &amp; John A. Bendo &amp; Leon Rybak (2010) " The lumbar facet joint: a review of current knowledge: part 1: anatomy, biomechanics, and grading ", SKELETAL RADIOLOGY Volume 40, Number 1, 13-23
- ↑ 2. Fujiwara A, Lim TH, An HS, et al. The effect of disc degeneration and facet joint osteoarthritis on the segmental flexibility of the lumbar spine. Spine. 2000;25(23):3036–44.
- ↑ 3. Christopher M. Norris 2008. Back stability. Integrating science and therapy. Second edition. Oxford, United kingdom. (p. 15)
