Arthritis

Osteoarthritis of the Spine

Peer-Reviewed Article

Osteoarthritis of the spine is a degenerative condition that causes pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in the back and neck.

Posterior view of the spine with facet joints highlighted

Overview

Posterior view of facet joints highlighted on the cervical spine

Posterior view highlighting nerves in the upper back.

Cervical Osteoarthritis (Neck Arthritis)

Posterior view of the spine with facet joints highlighted

Osteoarthritis of the Spine

Three views of facet joints

Posterior view of pelvis with ankylosing spondylitis sacroiliitis

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Posterior view of the cervical spine showing osteoarthritis.

What You Need to Know about Neck Arthritis

Anterior view of the skeletal system showing rheumatoid arthritis in the arm joints.

Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Spine

Focused on bone spurs of osteophytes on two vertebra.

Bone Spurs (Osteophytes) and Back Pain

Video

Posterior view of lumbar spine showing bones spurs in the facet joints

Lumbar Osteophytes (Bone Spurs) Video

Posterior view of lumbar spine with bone spurs.

Lumbar Osteoarthritis Video

Posterior view of tendons and ligaments in the vertebrae.

Ankylosing Spondylitis Video

Posterior view of cervical spine showing facet joint swelling from osteoarthritis.

Facet joints highlighted in the cervical spine

Symptoms

Highlighting facet joints of the lumbar spine

Symptoms of Arthritis of the Spine

Clinical Symptoms of Bone Spurs

Facet joints highlighted in the cervical spine

Causes and Diagnosis

Superior view of a vertebra highlighting bone spurs encroaching on the spinal cord.

Bone Spur Causes

Bone spurs on facet joints.

Diagnosis of Bone Spurs

Closeup view of facet joint osteoarthritis

Illustration of gas bubbles in a joint capsule of the cervical spine

Can Cracking My Neck Cause Arthritis?

Spine arthritis in the facet joints of two vertebra.

Diagnosis of Spinal Arthritis

Treatment

Facet joint injection

Spinal Osteoarthritis Treatment

Medical illustration of facet joints in the spine

Bone spurs in the lower spine radiating pain

Treatment Options for Bone Spurs

Facet joint highlighted between two vertebra.