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What is bilateral lumbo-sacral facet joint dysfunction like?

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Dr. Clive Segil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Not bad: A pure xray or MRI finding needs clinical correlation.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Type of back pain: It is one type of problem that can lead to back pain. It is less common than disc problems but can be associated with a disc problem as well. It is a problem with the small joints of the spine usually due to degenerative changes which can give you back pain after long periods of sitting or standing

Answered 8/14/2012

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