Question 1

hi doctors, can you tell me what is multilevel facet hypertrophy?

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In: Your spine and vertebra, there are joints called facets on either side, these over years have degenerated leading to bony hypertrophy.

Question 2

what is multilevel facet degenerative hypertrophy?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis.: It is a relatively normal finding in the spine as we age. Sometimes, bone spur formation can put pressure on nearby nerves and pinch them, causing lots of pain, weakness, or numbness. If you are concerned, speak to your physician.

Question 3

what is facet hypertrophy?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis: The spine has disks and facet joints at each level.  The disks in the front of the spine begin to wear initially.  This is followed by loss of height at the disk and then the facet joints begin to wear out. The body builds bone spurs around the joint which is facet hypertrophy in an attempt to stabilize the joint.  This is typical of arthritis in hips, knees, knuckles etc.

Question 4

what is mild facet and ligamentous hypertrophy?

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Common aging changes: Hypertrophy (enlargement) of the facet joints and ligaments are common degenerative changes, seen with aging and wearing out of the spine.  If they are mild, they likely are not causing symptoms, but this situation can be complicated.  Your primary doctor or a good spine surgeon can help you figure out if these are causing problems for you.

Question 5

what is facet hypertrophy with 2 mm anterolisthesis?

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Malalignment: Degeneration of the spine occurs typically with some disk dehydration followed by facet joint enlargement (hypertrophy).  In some patients this will lead to joint capsule laxity allowing the vertebrae to slide forward on the vertebrae below.  This is called an anterolisthesis or spondylolisthesis.

Question 6

what is bilateral facet and ligamentous hypertrophy?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis: This means there is arthritis of the joints and ligaments on the posterior part of the spine. This can lead to narrowing around the nerves going to the legs, referred to as stenosis.

Question 7

what is facet hypertrophy at l4-5?

Accepted Answer

: the terms means it is larger than expected. What that means in your case must be decided by your doc. It may or may not mean anything important.

Question 8

what is bilateral facet and ligamentum flavum hypertrophy?

Accepted Answer

Degeneration: Hypertropy of the facets and ligamentum flavum refers to the expansion of these structures in the setting of degeneration. These can cause stenosis (narrowing) with compromise of the nerves going to the legs, as well as back pain.

Question 9

what is: bony facet & uncovert hypertrophy & bony ridging, resultg in multi-level severe foraminal encroachment, most notb right c45, bilat c56 & c67?

Accepted Answer

"Arthritis" : This is a degenerative process similar to arthritis, either due to a specific injury or a chronic/continuous trauma, all in the background of genetic predisposition. Little bony projections in one cervical vertebrae connect with the other to form small joints and this is where the problem is. The process has extended into surrounding canals that permit nerves to exit. Nsaid, pt, epi, surgery.

Question 10

what are the causes of moderate facet joint hypertrophy?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis: Facet joint arthritis just like arthritic knuckles get bigger on fingers.

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What is mild facet and ligamentous hypertrophy?

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What is facet hypertrophy at l4-5?

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