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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 ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facet_joint
apophyseal. pertaining to an apophysis. http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Zygapophysial+joint
WHAT ARE ZYGAPOPHYSIAL JOINTS? Zygapophysial joints, better known as facet or "Z" joints, are located on the back (posterior) of the spine on each side of the vertebrae where it ... http://www.spine.org/Documents/facet_joint_2006.pdf
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In chronic low back pain patients whose pain is relieved by diagnostic blocks, radiofrequency medial branch neurotomy may be considered. How do outcomes from this procedure compare ... http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/574921
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