Shin splints injuries are specifically located in the middle to lower thirds of the anterior or lateral part of the tibia, which is the larger of two bones comprising the lower leg. Shin splints are the most prevalent lower leg injury and affect a broad range of individuals.
Facet Joint Arthropathy. Sections. Facet joint arthropathy refers to a degenerative disease that affects the joints of the spine and the disintegration of cartilage on those joints. Understanding certain medical terms and a general anatomy of the spine is an important first step in pursuing a correct diagnosis and treatment of this condition. First, you should be aware that facet joint arthropathy can go by other names, such as facet joint arthrosis or, most commonly, facet joint osteoarthritis.
By Michael Perry, M.D. Degenerative facet joints result in a condition known as facet disease, or facet arthritis. The facet joints, which link the spinal vertebrae, facilitate flexibility and enable a wide range of movements, such as leaning forward and twisting.egenerative facet joints typically cause lower back pain, which may radiate to the buttocks and down the back of the upper leg. The spinal nerves are rarely affected, and for most people, the degeneration and accompanying symptoms occur gradually over time. Patients typically experience: