The facet joints are located in the back portion (posterior) of your spine. The joints combine with the disc space to create a three-joint complex at each vertebral level.

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 ...

For some, however, if they are experiencing severe joint damage, extreme pain, or very restricted mobility, surgery may be a viable option.

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Article citations More>> S. M. Eisenstein and C. R. Parry, “The Lumbar Facet Arthrosis Syndrome, Clinical Presentation and Articular Surface Changes,” Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Vol. 69, No. 1 ...

About this study The purpose of this study is to determine the biomechanical, biochemical, and histological properties of human spinal cartilage, in both healthy and degenerated patients, and to ...