Inflammatory Cytokines Released from the Facet Joint Tissue in Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Disorders

Abstract

There are inflammatory cytokines in facet joint tissue at high levels in degenerative lumbar spinal disorders. Inflammatory cytokines have a higher concentration rate in lumbar spinal canal stenosis than in lumbar disc herniation. This finding suggests that inflammatory cytokines in degenerated facet joints may have some relation to the cause of pain in degenerative lumbar disorders.