facet joint

American

noun

Anatomy.

any of the four projections that link one vertebra of the spine to an adjacent vertebra.

Example Sentences

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This can be highly beneficial to a patient, for example, in the case of an inflamed facet joint, not an unusual finding in low back or neck pain.

From Scientific American

Layman has tried a host of non-opioid treatments to help with the intense daily pain caused by double scoliosis, a collapsed spinal disc and facet joint arthritis.

From Seattle Times

He withdrew from the final round of the 2010 Players Championship because of an inflamed facet joint in his neck.

From Los Angeles Times

As well as suffering with a leaking disk in her back, Holmqvist had a badly inflamed facet joint that has required multiple injections and regular rehab.

From Seattle Times

"It's just one of those things. I just had a facet joint tighten up, left sort of SIJ just got a bit grumbly," Rose said.

From Golf Digest

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