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What is Facet Syndrome?

There are a number of terms that are used to describe facet joint problems, including:

• degenerative facet joints.
• facet arthritis
• facet disease
• facet hypertrophy
• facet joint syndrome

In general, all of the terms mean pretty much the same thing—arthritis or degeneration of the facet joints.

What are Facet Joints?

Facet joints are the smooth, flat surfaces of the vertebrae that interlock and allow the spine to flex yet still maintain its stability.

The facet joints permit gliding movements between the vertebrae. There are two facet joints between each vertebrae located on each side of the vertebrae.

Facet disease can occur at any level of the spine, but is most common in the lower back (lumbar) region.

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The Bonati Procedures are considered to be among the world’s best solutions for laser spine surgery. The Bonati Spine Institute advocates cervical, thoracic, and lumbar facet syndrome patients to be well informed, and we encourage you to contact us to request more information, a no-obligation MRI review or a personal telephone consultation.