Facet hypertrophy is when the joints that help articulate the spinal column—called facet joints—become enlarged, resulting in ...

The facets are joints in the back (posterior) portion of your spine. ... Facet arthrosis is a progressive disease. It can get worse if you don’t take steps to manage it, ...

Facet joint syndrome, a common cause of back and neck pain, can significantly impact your quality of life. Dr Vivek Loomba, Senior Consultant Pain Physician at the Indian Spinal Injuries Center ...

Chronic pain in the lumbar region is extremely common. Data from the US show that nearly 80% of the population develop this syndrome in the course of their lives. [] Quite often, the cause of the ...

Lower back pain is a condition that can vary in intensity and duration, with causes ranging from acute muscle injuries to ...

Aurora Spine today announced surgeons have performed the first procedures using the company’s Aero Lumbar Fusion System.

Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ASG) (OTCQB: ASAPF), a leader in innovative spine and interventional pain management solutions, today announced initial surgeries ...

Like other joints, such as the knee joint, the lumbar facet joints permit bones to rotate. The lumbar joints are responsible for twisting, bending, and aligning the spine .

After six weeks of physiotherapy, pain localised to the left lumbar 4,5 (L4,5) facet joint and left SI joint. ... Plain films of the SI joint have traditionally been the screening procedure of choice ...

Facet joint pain is a common cause of axial low back pain. The facet joints are subject to degenerative changes due to repetitive stress and mild trauma, which lead to local inflammation, bone ...