Week 3 - Bony nerve root entrapment

Question 1

what can OA cause if present in the facet joints?

Answer 1

osteophyte formation which can impinge on exiting nerve roots resulting in nerve root symptoms and sciatica

Question 2

how can a bony nerve root entrapment be treated?

Answer 2

surgical decompression with trimming of the impinging osteophytes in suitable candidates