Treatment Options lumbar facet joint
Conservative Treatment
Once a diagnosis of facet joint syndrome has been confirmed, your
doctor will likely recommend physical therapy to treat your symptoms. A well-rounded rehabilitation program assists in
calming pain and inflammation, improving your mobility and strength, and
helping you do your daily activities with greater ease and ability.
Physical therapy may also include the use of ice to decrease blood
flow to the affected area and reduce swelling.
Spinal Injection
An injection into your facet joint using cortisone can be helpful
for calming pain and inflammation. The injection usually gives temporary relief
for several weeks or months.
Surgical Treatment
Surgery may become an option if all conservative methods of
treatment fail. Surgery on the facet joint usually consists of a fusion of the
joint (also called an "arthrodesis").
To join the two vertebrae together, the doctor will
usually insert several metal screws across the joint. Bone graft may also be
placed around the joint to help fuse it. The bone graft is usually removed from
your pelvic bone right beside the SI joint.
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