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Table 1 Facet degeneration grading

From: Does cervical facet degeneration impact surgical outcomes and sagittal balance in patients with radiculopathy?

Grade1

Normal

Grade2

Degenerative changes, including joint space narrowing, cyst formation, and small osteophytes without joint hypertrophy

Grade3

Joint hypertrophy secondary to large osteophytes without fusion

Grade4

Bony fusion of the joint

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BMC Surgery

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