Feasibility study for evaluating early lumbar facet joint degeneration using axial T1ρ, T2, and T2* mapping in cartilage
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2017 at "Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging"
DOI: 10.1002/jmri.25596
Abstract: To assess the feasibility of axial T2, T2* , and T1ρ mapping of lumbar facet joint (LFJ) cartilage for evaluation of early degeneration. read more here.
Keywords: lumbar facet; feasibility; axial mapping; facet joint ... See more keywords
MRI T2-mapping of lumbar facet joints is effective for quantitative evaluation of lumbar instability in patients with degenerative lumbar disorders
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2022 at "European Spine Journal"
DOI: 10.1007/s00586-022-07119-9
Abstract: To analyze T2 relaxation times of the facet joint by MRI T2-mapping in patients with degenerative lumbar disorders (DLD), and to determine the correlation with lumbar instability in radiographs. We conducted a T2-mapping of the… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar facet; lumbar instability; lumbar; instability ... See more keywords
A comparison of efficacy among different radiofrequency ablation techniques for the treatment of lumbar facet joint and sacroiliac joint pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2020 at "Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery"
DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.105854
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy of different radiofrequency techniques (thermal, pulsed, and cooled radiofrequency) for treating lumbar facet joint (LFJ) or sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain. PATIENTS AND METHODS The inclusion criteria were as follows: (1)… read more here.
Keywords: joint; different radiofrequency; efficacy; radiofrequency ... See more keywords
Spontaneous Resolution of Lumbar Facet Joint Cyst.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2018 at "World neurosurgery"
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.04.197
Abstract: BACKGROUND Juxtafacet cysts (JFCs) are uncommon spinal lesions that can cause neural compression and are typically managed surgically. Rarely, JFCs can spontaneously resolve. CASE DESCRIPTION We present the case of a spontaneously resolving right L4/5… read more here.
Keywords: resolution; joint cyst; facet joint; spontaneous resolution ... See more keywords
Transforaminal Endoscopic Approach for Lumbar Extraforaminal Synovial Cysts: Technical Note.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2019 at "World neurosurgery"
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.11.033
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Lumbar facet cysts are commonly seen in degenerative lumbar conditions causing stenosis and radiculopathy. Extraforaminal lumbar facet cysts are a rare entity and present a surgical challenge because of their location. Transforaminal endoscopic spine… read more here.
Keywords: transforaminal endoscopic; cyst; lumbar; lumbar facet ... See more keywords
Grading Systems of Lumbar Facet Joint Inflammatory Changes on Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2023 at "Spine"
DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004609
Abstract: Study Design. A scoping review. Objective. We aimed to identify and characterize grading systems of the inflammatory features of the lumbar facet joints (FJs) noted on magnetic resonance imaging and summarize their reliability. Summary of… read more here.
Keywords: magnetic resonance; resonance imaging; inflammatory changes; reliability ... See more keywords
Superior Recess Access of the Lumbar Facet Joint
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2017 at "Clinical Spine Surgery"
DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000000271
Abstract: Study Design: Descriptive approach to accessing the lumbar facet joint by superior recess. Objective: This study is aimed to describe an approach to accessing the lumbar facet joint through targeting the superior recess during lumbar… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar facet; recess; facet joint; superior recess ... See more keywords
Does the Decompression of Symptomatic Lumbar Facet Cysts Without Instability Require Fusion?
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2019 at "Clinical Spine Surgery"
DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000000906
Abstract: L facet cysts are an uncommon but problematic source of pain and neurologic dysfunction. Although a plethora of terminology has been used to describe cystic formations adjacent to facet joints, such as juxtafacet cysts, cystic… read more here.
Keywords: facet cysts; fusion; spondylolisthesis; lumbar facet ... See more keywords
Isolated tuberculosis of the lumbar facet joint
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2021 at "Medicine"
DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028268
Abstract: Abstract Rationale: Spinal tuberculosis (TB) is the most common in bone and joint TB, of which vertebral TB is more common, while accessory TB is rare. The incidence of isolated adnexal lesions in spinal TB… read more here.
Keywords: month; facet joint; lumbar facet; tuberculosis ... See more keywords
Corticosteroid and Cortisol Serum Levels Following Intra‐articular Triamcinolone Acetonide Lumbar Facet Joint Injections
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2018 at "Pain Practice"
DOI: 10.1111/papr.12686
Abstract: Facet joint steroid injections are used to treat chronic low back pain. However, little is known about the systemic absorption and serum levels of steroids following intra‐articular facet joint injections. The primary objective of this… read more here.
Keywords: joint injections; serum levels; facet joint; lumbar facet ... See more keywords
THU0432 LUMBAR FACET JOINT OSTEOARTHRITIS IS A RISK FACTOR OF SACROILIAC JOINTS DEGENERATION
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2019 at "Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases"
DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2019-eular.2831
Abstract: Background Degeneration of sacroiliac joints (SIJ) is common in the general population, which associates with age, gender and body mass index (BMI). This degenerative disease relates to various lumbar disorders. Lumbar facet joint osteoarthritis (LFJOA)… read more here.
Keywords: facet joint; lumbar facet; degeneration; lfjoa ... See more keywords