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FACET JOINT DISTRACTION [1 record]

Record 1 1996-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vertebrae and Bone Marrow
CONT

Disruption on one side due to injury or spasm, results in asymmetrical forces which in turn can cause vertebral rotation, disk displacement or compression, and facet joint compression and distraction.

OBS

distraction: Separation of the surfaces of a joint by extension without injury or dislocation of the parts.

OBS

distraction: The separation of joint surfaces beyond normal anatomical limits.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vertèbres et moelle
OBS

distraction : Terme relevé dans l'Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale (EMTCH, vol. 3, n° 44850, p. 12.)

Spanish

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