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What Is The Permanent Solution For Facet Joint Arthritis?

Am 31yrs old Nurse,diagnosed with Facet joint Arthritis last yeaar,had physiotherapy,still continuing back and core muscles exercisess,treadmill for 3times a week,swimming once a week and 12hrs shift 3days a week.I feel its getting worse now.What is the permanent treatment option?Thanks in advance.
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case and reports

Facet joint arthritis can be treated with local steroid injection under C- ARM guidance.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Epidural steroid may help.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Is The Permanent Solution For Facet Joint Arthritis?

Hello, I have studied your case and reports Facet joint arthritis can be treated with local steroid injection under C- ARM guidance. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Epidural steroid may help. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.