Facet Syndrome and Joint Arthropathy Quiz

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Which joints in the spine are most commonly affected by facet syndrome?

  • Sacral vertebrae
  • Thoracic vertebrae
  • Cervical vertebrae (correct)
  • Coccygeal vertebrae

What can cause facet syndrome?

  • Normal aging
  • Lack of physical exercise
  • Smoking
  • All of the above (correct)

How can facet syndrome be diagnosed?

  • Physical examination
  • MRI
  • X-rays
  • All of the above (correct)

What is a possible treatment for facet syndrome?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about facet syndrome?

<p>Facet syndrome can cause pain in the upper spine. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between facet arthropathy and degenerative disc disease?

<p>Facet arthropathy is a distinct but related condition to degenerative disc disease. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'referred pain' associated with facet syndrome?

<p>Referred pain is pain that radiates to other areas of the body not directly related to the facet joint. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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