Objective-

To assess the anatomical cervical facet joint arthrosis in patients presenting with neck pain and its correlation with age and cervical spinal levels (C3-C7) by CT scan.

Material & Methods-

The hospital based clinical case control study was conducted for duration of 24 month.

Diagnosed OPD cases of neck pain (20-80 years) with suspected facet joint arthrosis in Department of Anatomy at Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadia, Barabanki, UP.

During OPD hours, all clinical history related with neck pain was taken and relevant important information taken through consent. CT scan for the cervical spine region was performed in Radio diagnosis department of MIMS for all the enrolled subject (having neck pain)

Results-

Total 83 subjects were enrolled in this with all most equal representation from both sexes i.e males (49.4%) and females (50.6%) with an average age of 57.98 +7.63 years. In our study more severe left cervical facet joint comparison with right cervical facet joint degeneration were observed in 13.3% and 10.5% of study subjects respectively. In almost every subject the neck pain was presenting neurological symptom.

Conclusion-

The facet joints are a type of synovial joint and the articulation participate in the posterior arch of the vertebrae. They provide important role in important structural stability to the vertebral column. These joints are surrounded with a strong fibrous capsule and connect the superior and interior articular facets of the cervical vertebrae.

Keywords: Cervical facet joint, osteoarthritis, cervical spinal nerve injury