facet hypertrophy definition - An Overview
Degenerative causes, including bone spurs (osteophytes) in the neck, cervical degenerative disc condition, and/or thickened ligaments may directly compress the spinal nerve root. The uncovertebral joint (on either side of the vertebra) is a typical site for bone spurs to develop and encroach upon the nerve root.Cervical foraminal stenosis symptoms