Research Article

Lumbar Facet Joint Compressive Injury Induces Lasting Changes in Local Structure, Nociceptive Scores, and Inflammatory Mediators in a Novel Rat Model

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A larger magnification (100x) to examine structural changes in the facet joint L5/L6. Facet joints with and without compression were stained with Safranin-O (4 wk postsurgery) followed by microscopic examination.
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