Definition:
Facet degeneration syndrome is a severe kind of back pain that affects the facet joint. It is associated with another back illness, degenerative disc disease.
Diagnosis:
Faced degeneration can be diagnosed based on the symptoms given by the patient as well as by X-ray findings.
Treatment:
Facet degeneration can be treated with NSAIDs and heat pack compressions to relieve muscle spasms and back pain.
Symptoms and Signs:
The signs of the disease include back pain on one side of the spine. This pain grows worse when bending towards the affected side, as well as backward bending. Pain in the hamstring, buttocks and groin are also felt.
Causes:
The cause of facet degeneration is another underlying illness, arthritis.
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