Facet Joint
- 5th April 2025
SGD$695.00
MRI: CERVICAL SPINE FACET JOINT INFLAMMATION
FROM TODAY'S REPORTING
CERVICAL SPINE FACET JOINT INFLAMMATION
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Cervical Spine Facet degeneration is common but seeing active inflammatory changes less so.
In this case there is a joint effusion and loss of cartilage (Orange arrow) which may be symptomatic or asymptomatic.
But we also have bone marrow oedema (Blue arrows) on either side of the joint which is uncommon to see. This suggests the presence of inflammation and a likely pain generator which can be useful sign to target for intervention.
Early infection can also produce a similar appearance, so the clinical context is important.
TEST YOURSELF ON SOME COMMON & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE THE KEY MRI FINDINGS FOR FACET JOINT INFLAMMATION?
Key findings include synovial thickening, joint effusion, bone marrow oedema, and capsular distension.
WHAT MRI SEQUENCES ARE BEST FOR VISUALIZING FACET JOINT INFLAMMATION?
 T2-weighted fat-saturated and STIR sequences are highly sensitive for detecting edema and effusion.
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Article: “Differential Diagnosis of Facet Joint Disorders” | From RadioGraphics – RSNA Journals, Read HERE
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