Do Modic Changes, Disc Degeneration, Translation and Angular Motion Affect Facet Osteoarthritis of the Lumbar Spine

Conclusion, the facet osteoarthritis correlated with the presence of MCs and more translation motion. The severity of facet osteoarthritis was correlated with the advanced disc degeneration. The MCs, translation motion, and disc degeneration were the significant parameters which affected lumbar facet osteoarthritis.
Source: European Journal of Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research