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Medical Conditions - Facet Hypertrophy

Facet hypertrophy refers to the degeneration of the joints of the spine, known as facet joints. These are small joints that provide support to the spine. If it enlarges, it can cause compression of the nerve and radiating pain.

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How to deal with disc bulge and facet disease in L4 to L5 and right foraminal narrowing in L2 to L3?

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