Facet Joints 3D

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Facet Joints

Facet joints irritation is another cause of back pain. Facet joints are small pairs of joints on the back of the spinal column where the vertebrae meet. Facet joints provide stability to the spine by interlocking two adjacent vertebrae. Facet joints also allow the spine to bend forward (flexion), bend backward (extension), and twist.

Inflammation of facet joints can occur from injuries, excessive stress put on the spine or as a form of arthritis. Facet joint problems are functional problems and would not be visualised on the x-rays of the MRI scan.