This week we are going to discuss a rather obscure topic…that of intra-articular inclusions in cervical facet joints. The cervical facet joints include the very top alanto-occipital joint, the second ...

Uncovertebral hypertrophy is swelling or enlargement of the uncovertebral joints. These are joints in the neck that stabilize and allow for movement. Symptoms often include stiffness and pain. The ...

This week we are going to discuss something which is quite common yet often difficult to diagnose—the wry neck syndrome. Wry neck syndrome is a condition which is caused by the locking of the cervical ...

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, New ...

Facet arthropathy is another name for osteoarthritis in your facet joints. It's a type of arthritis in the facet joints of your spine. These joints allow you to turn and bend your spine and are ...

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the spine involves the facet joints, which are located in the posterior aspect of the vertebral column and, in humans, are the only true synovial joints between adjacent spinal ...

A facet joint injection is a procedure in which pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory medications are injected into the facet joints to reduce pain. Your facet joints are a pair of small joints located ...