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I HAVE CHRONIC ARACHNOIDITIS AND DEGENERATIVE DISK DISEASE. I HAVE HAD THREE PRIOR LUMBAR SURGERY, L3-5. ALSO, FACET HYPERTROPHY. THIS INFORMATION IS FROM A RECENT MRI. PLEASE EXPLAIN WHAT THESE TERMS MEAN. WHAT IS MY FUTURE GOING TO BE LIKE RELATED TO BACK PROBLEMS? I AM 65 YEARS OLD AND STILL WORKING. WORKING IS VERY DIFFICULT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANSWER IN ADVANCE.
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What Does Facet Hypertrophy Mean?
Hi, It is a proliferation or thickening of the joints of the spine. If you are symptomatic, surgical correction may be required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician