Facet Arthropathy Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

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Symptoms and Treatments of Facet Arthropathy in UK

• Facet Arthropathy More than 80 of individuals
  suffer from back pain at some point of time in
  their lives. The causes of back pain are
  innumerable which explains the ubiquity of back
  pain worldwide.
• From regular strains to degenerative diseases,
  the reason for back pain, chronic or temporary
  can be umpteen.
• It is one such medical condition that affects the
  spine and may result in chronic back pain.
• In this blog with the inputs from spine surgeon
  and back pain specialist in UK Mr Jwalant S
  Mehta, let us learn more about the symptoms of
  Facet Arthropathy manifest and also the treatment
  options available to cure this condition.

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Symptoms and Treatments of Facet Arthropathy in UK

• What is Facet Arthropathy?
• Facet Arthroscopy in simple terms is a
  degenerative spinal condition that is caused by
  wearing of the facet joints that end up putting
  pressure on the spinal cord.
• The spinal cord is protected by a bony column
  made up of vertebrae and facet joints with
  cushions resting between the vertebrae.
• The bony canal made up of vertebrae and are
  supported by facet joint that acts as stabilizers
  to help align vertebrae and limit the unwanted
  motion of this bony canal.
• These facet joints when they wear down may
  restrict the motion of the vertebrae or put
  unwanted pressure on the spinal cord causing
  stiffness, swelling and abnormal pain in the back.

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Symptoms and Treatments of Facet Arthropathy in UK

• Causes of Facet Arthropathy
• Apart from spinal degeneration caused by ageing,
  injuries, abnormal repetitive movements, or
  medical conditions like obesity may contribute to
  the wear and tear of facet joints.
• Osteoarthritis, synovial cysts, accidents or
  injuries are other common causes of Facet
  Arthropathy.
• What are the symptoms of Facet Arthropathy?
• Pain in the lower back that worsens with bending
  twisting or prolonged standing is one of the most
  common symptoms of Facet Arthropathy.
• Swelling, stiffness and pain are usual symptoms
  of this condition. The back pain caused usually
  is intermittent and sometimes may even be
  pin-pointed at a certain area.

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Symptoms and Treatments of Facet Arthropathy in UK

• Unlike other degenerative conditions affecting
  the spine, the pain however doesnt radiate to
  the legs or buttocks.
• Patients affected by Facet Arthropathy often find
  relief when bent forward. If the symptoms of your
  back pain match with the symptoms mentioned then
  a patient is requested to contact an orthopaedic
  spine surgeon in UK, at the earliest.
• In addition to the above other symptoms of Facet
  Arthropathy may include soreness in the back,
  muscle spasms, poor posture, tenderness, and
  limited range of motion in the back.

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Symptoms and Treatments of Facet Arthropathy in UK

• Treatment for Arthropathy in the UK
• The focus for every orthopaedic surgeon or back
  pain specialist in UK is to reduce the pain and
  ensure an active lifestyle.
• Medications (anti-inflammatory medications
  Intra-articular steroids), physical therapy, and
  spine surgery are some of the treatments options
  used by an orthopaedic surgeon in UK to treat
  Facet Arthropathy.

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Symptoms and Treatments of Facet Arthropathy in UK

• While treatments are available, it is always
  better to take necessary steps for the prevention
  of Facet Arthropathy in the first place.
• Regular exercise, a healthy diet, right posture,
  avoiding smoking and alcohol, and maintaining
  healthy body weight are a few easy ways to reduce
  the risk, according to Children and Adult Spinal
  Surgeon UK Mr Jwalant S Mehta.

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Contact us

• Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
• BMI The Priory Hospital
• Spire Parkway Hospital
• Bromsgrove Private Clinic

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Contact and Connect

• Clinical secretary Samantha Leavy 44 785 021
  1939
• Medico-legal secretary Jan Clarke 44 121
  4508928
• Spire Parkway Hospital 0121 704 5500
• BMI NEC (National Enquiry Centre) 0808 101 0337
• BMI Priory 0121 446 1638
• Email secretary_at_mehtaspine.co.uk
• The appointments are booked through the clinic