Medical Terms

Same as facet joint.

Of or pertaining to the facet joints.

An acronym for zygapophyseal joint.

This is a clinical exam used to evaluate for inflammation of the biceps tendon (called biceps tendonitis). To perform the test, the patient’s elbow is bent to 90 degrees with the thumb up. The examiner…

A clinical exam test to determine if a person has SI (sacro-iliac) joint pain. To perform the test, the patient lies on their stomach.  The examiner uses one hand to stabilize the pelvis while the…

A rehabilitation program involving gradually progressive work-related activities performed with good body mechanics in an attempt to prepare that person to return to work.

An acronym for “within normal limits.”

A sprain or strain syndrome of the cervical spine caused by a hyperextension-hyperflexion or acceleration – deceleration injury. This most commonly occurs in car collisions.

A series of five tests to assess whether a patient is faking or exaggerating their pain responses. Three of five must be positive for the test to be significant.

A radiographic sign seen on a lateral x-ray view which may represent a torn or stretched transverse ligament.