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Cervical facet-mediated pain.

Alfred C Gellhorn1

  • 1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98105, USA. gellhorn@uw.edu

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Summary

Cervical facet joints are a common source of neck pain. This review covers their epidemiology, anatomy, and clinical presentation, including whiplash-associated disorders.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Anatomy
  • Pain Medicine

Background:

  • Cervical zygapophyseal joints, also known as facet joints, are frequently identified as a source of neck pain.
  • Understanding the epidemiology, anatomy, and histology of these joints is crucial for diagnosing and managing neck pain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the epidemiology of pain originating from the cervical zygapophyseal joints.
  • To review the relevant anatomy and histology of these joints.
  • To emphasize clinical findings, examination techniques, and imaging modalities for diagnosing facet joint pain, with a specific focus on whiplash-associated pain.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on epidemiology, anatomy, histology, clinical findings, examination, and imaging related to cervical facet joint pain.

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  • Synthesis of information regarding whiplash-associated pain originating from these joints.

    • Main Results:

    • Cervical facet joints are a significant source of neck pain with specific epidemiological patterns.
    • Detailed anatomical and histological features contribute to understanding pain mechanisms.
    • Clinical examination and imaging play key roles in diagnosis, particularly in whiplash injuries.

    Conclusions:

    • Cervical facet joint pain is a prevalent condition requiring thorough clinical evaluation.
    • Knowledge of anatomy, histology, and specific examination/imaging findings aids in diagnosis.
    • Management strategies should consider the role of facet joints, especially in whiplash-associated disorders.