Definition. Mediating models focus on factors that intervene between a more distal factor and outcomes. For example, housing quality is one factor that may mediate the relationship between poverty and QOL.ediating models focus on factors that intervene between a more distal factor and outcomes. For example, housing quality is one factor that may mediate the relationship between poverty and QOL.
The facet joints are located on the back of the spinal column. There are two facet joints between each pair of vertebrae, one on each side of the spine. A facet joint is made of small, bony knobs that line up along the back of the spine. Where these knobs meet, they form a joint that connects the two vertebrae.
(Redirected from Hypertrophic facet arthropathy). Facet syndrome is a syndrome in which the zygapophysial joints (synovial diarthroses, from C2 to S1) cause back pain. 55% of facet syndrome cases occur in cervical vertebrae, and 31% in lumbar.Redirected from Hypertrophic facet arthropathy). Facet syndrome is a syndrome in which the zygapophysial joints (synovial diarthroses, from C2 to S1) cause back pain. 55% of facet syndrome cases occur in cervical vertebrae, and 31% in lumbar.