LOGAN, Utah, May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Facet Solutions, Inc., a privately held company focused on commercializing motion preservation spinal implants, today announced the successful completion of a ...

Facet joints, or zygapophyseal joints, are true synovial joints in the spine that have been identified as potential pain generators. Medial branch blocks involve the injection of a local anesthetic ...

When you have back problems, it can be hard to function during daily activities. It can be even harder to participate in leisurely activities that help you relax and enjoy yourself. Everyday chores ...

Facet joint inflammation is linked to a more than threefold increase in the risk for subsequent ankylosis at the same spinal location in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Researchers ...

Facet joints are located in the posterior portion of the spine. When there is cartilage loss and vertebrae degeneration, it leads to discomfort. Scientists have determined a gene signature that is ...

Dr. Steven C. Ludwig answers the question: 'What Is Facet Syndrome?' — -- Question: What Is Facet Syndrome? Answer: Facet syndrome is a condition in which the joints in the back of the spine ...