Artificial facet replacement
Artificial Facet Replacement
Artificial facet replacement (pronunciation: /ɑːrˈtɪfɪʃəl fəˈsɛt rɪˈpleɪsmənt/) is a surgical procedure that involves the replacement of the facet joints in the spine with artificial ones. This procedure is typically performed to alleviate chronic back pain caused by degenerative disc disease or other spinal conditions.
Etymology
The term "artificial facet replacement" is derived from the words "artificial", meaning man-made or not natural, "facet", referring to the small, flat surfaces on a bone where it articulates with another bone, and "replacement", meaning to take the place of something else.
Procedure
The artificial facet replacement procedure involves the removal of the damaged facet joints and the insertion of artificial ones. The artificial joints are designed to mimic the function of the natural facet joints, allowing for normal movement and flexibility of the spine while reducing or eliminating pain.
Related Terms
- Facet Joint: The small, stabilizing joints located between and behind adjacent vertebrae.
- Degenerative Disc Disease: A condition characterized by the breakdown of the intervertebral discs, often resulting in pain and disability.
- Spinal Fusion: A surgical procedure used to correct problems with the vertebrae, often performed when artificial facet replacement is not an option.
- Laminectomy: A surgery that creates space by removing the lamina, the back part of a vertebra that covers your spinal canal.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Artificial facet replacement
- Wikipedia's article - Artificial facet replacement
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