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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.
Answered 2/18/2014
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Facet Arthropathy: Could be facet arthropathy/arthritis. There are joints in the spine where the bones articulate and can develop bone spurs and cause the clicking with pain typically with extension. I would consider seeing a pain/spine specialist to see if facet injections or radio frequency ablation would be helpful for you.
Answered 7/16/2014
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