Facet joints are small joints located between the vertebrae in the spine, playing a crucial role in spinal stability and movement. Recent research has increasingly focused on the morphology of ...

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Neck arthritis (also known as neck osteoarthritis or cervical spondylosis) is the ...

The evidence indicated that radiofrequency neurotomy could provide significant relief for patients suffering from chronic pain associated with cervical facet joints[4]. Furthermore, a separate ...

the cervical spine of the neck can also be involved. Facet hypertrophy may be unilateral (affecting only one joint on the ...

It is composed of transverse processes, facet joints, two pedicles, two laminae, and a spinous process. In the lumbar spine, the bony arch is quite bulky, providing the necessary support for ...

The use of facet median nerve branch radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for cervical, thoracic and lumbar ... The sacroiliac joint is a common source of chronic lower back pain and a novel RFA-based ...