Facet Hypertrophy
Facet hypertrophy is a condition where the joints between vertebrae enlarge, potentially causing pain and stiffness. It can result from natural wear and tear, injuries, or other conditions like osteoarthritis. The enlarged facet joints can impinge on nerve roots, leading to radiating pain, numbness, or weakness.
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Facet joint injections are a procedure where medications, often including local anesthetics and steroids, are injected into the facet joints of the spine to help reduce inflammation and pain. They are used both diagnostically, to determine if the facet joint is the source of pain, and therapeutically, to provide pain relief.
Facet joint fusion is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to stabilize the spine by fusing together the vertebrae at the affected facet joint, essentially stopping the movement between the vertebrae. This is often done to relieve pain caused by facet joint syndrome, spinal arthritis, or other conditions causing joint instability.
Facet joint radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a pain management procedure that uses heat to temporarily disrupt the nerve signals that transmit pain from the facet joints in the spine. It's often used for chronic neck and back pain that hasn't responded well to other treatments.
Facet joint PRP injections involve injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into the facet joints of the spine to treat pain and promote healing. PRP, derived from a patient's own blood, is rich in growth factors that can stimulate tissue regeneration and reduce inflammation. This procedure is often used for pain relief associated with facet joint arthritis or other degenerative conditions.