A joint is where two or more bones are joined. Joints allow motion (articulation). The joints in the spine are commonly called Facet Joints. Other names for these joints are ...

Facet joint syndrome is a common cause of pain related to the spine. The facet joints can become inflamed secondary to injury or arthritis and cause pain and stiffness.

A zygapophysial joint (zygapophyseal, or facet joint) is a synovial joint between the superior articular process of one vertebra and the inferior articular process of the vertebra ...

To relieve pain in facet joints, the moveable joints that allow flexibility in the spine, a doctor may administer a facet joint block. See what happens during this procedure.

facet joint syndrome ... noun . 1. one of the small, polished plane surfaces of a cut gem. 2. a similar surface ...