Thread: Facet Joint Hypertrophy ?
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Old 11-20-2012, 02:41 PM
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My understanding is facet hypertrophy is overgrowth of bone, and spurring. I hope someone will correct me if I'm wrong cause I hate to give out incorrect information!

But you sound like you've got a mighty painful condition! YIKES. I don't blame you for not wanting surgery, but what other options are there? If things are "moving freely" and you have bone on bone??? I mean that's not GOOD!
Please tell me you're NOT going to a Chiro!!!

Whatever you decide, please keep us informed, will you? God bless & please take good care of yourself gatorhead! WE need you around here! Hugs, Lee
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