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

is a type of wear-and-tear arthritis affecting the spine. It affects the bony protrusions, called facet joints, that connect the bones of the spine. Symptoms include neck and back pain which can ...

Cervical spine: The portion of the spine located in the neck, consisting of seven vertebrae (C1-C7). Facet dislocation: A condition where the facet joints, which connect the vertebrae, become ...

Posteriorly, the bony arch encircles the spinal canal (Fig 1). It is composed of transverse processes, facet joints, two pedicles, two laminae, and a spinous process. In the lumbar spine ...