Hey again Colorado,
Regarding facet issues, terminology can be confusing. You said that facet arthropathy was noted on the MRI, right? Any facet issues must be carefully assessed. If any of these are noted on the MRI, pursue further research on your condition and eligibility:
- facet arthropathy
- facet arthrosis
- facet arthritis
- zygapophyseal degeneration
There are two facet joints (zygapophyseal joints) between the vertebrae of each spinal segment along the spinal column. Either can be problematic!
Here's a concise review of the Z joints:
Lumbosacral Facet Syndrome: eMedicine Sports Medicine