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Prevalence and severity of arthritic changes in cervical and lumbar facet joints
| Grade | Cervical | Lumbar |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 333 (67) | 320 (63) |
| 1 | 93 (19) | 118 (24) |
| 2 | 57 (11) | 44 (9) |
| 3 | 17 (3) | 18 (4) |
Values are presented as number of arthritic joints (%). The prevalence of asymptomatic cervical facet arthritis was 33% and lumbar facet arthritis was 37%.
