The Effect of Glucosamine, Hyaluronic acid, Methyl Sulfomethane(MSM), Chondroitin sulfate, and Type 2 Collagen Treatment on Facet Joint Syndrome

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Facet joint syndrome is one of the leading causes of low back pain, which can result in disability and loss of workforce. In this study, the effect of combined nutrition therapy in the treatment of lumbar facet joint syndrome was investigated. METHODS: A total of 28 patients aged 25-50 years, who received combined treatment for at least 3 months with the diagnosis of lumbar facet joint syndrome after evaluation of MRI, were included in the study. Patients were invited to their last check-up and their pre-and post-treatment VAS scores and Roland-Morris scores were evaluated and compared. RESULTS: Of the total 28 patients included in the study, 15 were male and 13 were female. The mean age of male patients was 39.9+-1.5 and the mean age of female patients was 42.6+-1. The mean VAS score of all patients was 7.7+-0.8 before treatment and 2.60+-0.8 after treatment. A significant difference was found when the mean VAS scores of all patients were compared before and after treatment (p=0.000). The mean pre-treatment Roland-Morris(RM) score of all patients was 18.7+-2 and it was 4.6+-2.8 after treatment. A significant difference was found when the RM score of all patients was compared before and after treatment (p=0.000). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Combined supportive therapies seem to be effective in the treatment of lumbar facet joint syndrome.

Keywords

• back pain
• osteoarthritis
• facet joint syndrome
• supplementation