What are lumbar facet joints?

Facet joints (also known as the Zygapophysial joints or Z-joints) are paired structures at the back of each vertebra (spinal column bones). The facet joints, like other joints in the body, form a working motion unit that allows movement between two vertebrae. The term...

Our Hip Joint

The hip joint is one of the most important joints in the human body. It allows us to walk, run, and jump. It bears our body’s weight and the force of the strong muscles of the hip and leg. Yet the hip joint is also one of our most flexible joints and allows a greater...

WCORT-2015 in Xi’an, China

Dr. Alvarez was in China Sept 24-October 1, 2015, as an instructor and Hip Session chairman at the WCORT-2015 in Xi’an, China. There were orthopaedic surgeons from China and throughout the world at this conference. He felt honored to be the Chairman for the Hip...

Joint Pain

Joint pain is discomfort that arises from any joint — the point where two or more bones meet. Joint pain is sometimes called arthritis or arthralgia. Joint pain can be mild, causing some soreness each time you move your joint. Or joint pain can be severe, making it...

Dr. Tom Pack

We are excited to announce that on September 1st, Dr. Tom Pack will be  joining Florida Joint & Spine Institute.