Facet arthropathy, also known as facet osteoarthritis, is a type of wear-and-tear arthritis affecting the spine. It affects the bony protrusions, called facet joints, that connect the bones of the ...

Arthropathy (ar-THROP-uh-thee) is a term that refers to any disease or abnormal condition that affects the joints. Just about any disease or condition that affects or damages the joints can be ...