Evaluation of facet joints and segmental motion in patients with different grades of L5/S1 intervertebral disc degeneration: a kinematic MRI study

ConclusionA positive correlation exists between L5/S1 disc degeneration and facet joint osteoarthritis grades. The facet joint space width decreases significantly with increasing grade of disc degeneration.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research