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What is facet sclerosic? does mild or moderate make a difference?
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It is degenerative: arthritic change of the posterior facet joints of the spine. Mild vs. moderate is based on the subjective opinion of the radiologist. What matters is whether the facet joint arthropathy is related to your clinical symptoms, not the subjective distinction between mild/moderate arthritis on imaging.
Answered 2/8/2019
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Facets are: joints of the spine. The are located on both sides of the vertebral bodies in the "back". These are some of the joints of the spine that control how the vertebral bodies move as a unit. Sclerosis of bone is hardening/thickening of the bone that often occurs through wear and tear. The degree of sclerosis can correlate with symptoms you may have.
Answered 2/8/2019
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