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TtT1 Weighted Image: An MRI technology for imaging of fat tissue as a bright signal and water as a dark signal. This is particularly helpful in the lumbar spine, as many of the structures are outlined by fatty tissue and show up dark against the bright fat signal. T2 Weighted Image:MRI technology for the imaging of fluid, water, or fat as a bright signal.
Temporal Bone: A bone on both sides of the skull at its base, which contains the ear canal. Temporal Lobes: There are two temporal lobes, one on each side of the brain, at about the level of the ears. These lobes allow a person to tell one smell from another and one sound from another. They also help in sorting out new information and are believed to be responsible for short-term memory. Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD): Dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint.May result in headaches, jaw pain and contribute to neck pain. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ): The jaw joint between the mandible and the articular surface of the temporal bone. This joint allows opening and closing of the jaw, as well as numerous other movements. The joint contains a disc. Tender Point: A specific area of tenderness within a muscle which does not refer pain to other body parts. It is commonly seen in fibromyalgia. Sometimes considered a latent trigger point. Tendinitis: Inflammation of a tendon. Tendon: Primarily the fibrosis non-contractile connective tissue attaching muscles to bones. Tendon Reflex: A physical exam technique which evaluates the integrity of the neurologic function of the muscle being tested. TENS: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. A form of electrical treatment used to block pain perception. Tension Headache:A headache caused by excessive contraction of cervical muscles. Testimony: A formal statement, by a party or witness in a case under oath. Statement may be verbal or written. Thecal Sac: Another name for the area within the dura. Therapeutic Exercise: Instructing a patient in body mechanics, exercise to increase strength or range of motion, and general conditioning and flexibility. Therapeutic Massage: Deep or light pressure applied to the musculoskeletal system for the purpose of muscle relaxation, myofascial release, or increasing local blood flow and lymph flow. Thompson Technique: A chiropractic technique using a mechanical drop mechanism with an adjusting table, requiring less adjustive force. Thoracic: Pertaining to the chest or thorax. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: TOS. Compression of the neurovascular bundle in the shoulder, collarbone and neck (usually irritation of nerves within the bundle). The compression may cause decreased or abnormal blood flow into the arms, often associated with certain overhead positions of the arms. Symptoms include paresthesia, numbness, pain in the arm and hand, and weakness in the hand. Thoracolumbar Junction: The region of the twelfth thoracic vertebra and the first lumbarvertebra. This is the region where the relatively less flexible mid-back spine (due to the rib cage) joins with the more mobile low back. Thoracic Vertebrae: The twelve vertebrae which connect the ribs and form the back wall of the thorax. Ticket to Work AND Work Force Investment Act: A federal law passed in 1999 to help people who receive Social Security disability benefits get the supports they need to be able to return to work. For example, the law gives states the option to allow people with disabilities who return to work and make too much money to qualify for Medicaid to be able to buy Medicaid coverage. The law also helps people receiving SSDI to get free job training and help finding a job. Tinnitus: Ringing in the ears or in the head due to nerve damage, over dosage of certain drugs, or excessive contraction of the small intricate muscle of the inner ear. Tinnitus can result from trauma. Tissue Texture Abnormality: An osteopathic term describing a palpable change in the tissues that is associated with somatic dysfunction. TMD Dysfunction: See Temporomandibular Dysfunction. TMJ Syndrome: See Temporomandibular Dysfunction. Tort: French word meaning “wrong”. Body of law which determines rights and liabilities when property is damaged or a person is injured, through negligent or intentional conduct. Tort Reform Act: In 1986, the Washington State Legislature made numerous and substantial changes to Washington tort liability law. Changes include automatic waiver of patient/physician privilege after ninety (90) days after filing a lawsuit, and a cap on non-economic damages (which has since been found unconstitutional and invalidated by the Washington Supreme Court). Tortfeasor: One who has committed a tort. TOS: An abbreviation for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Tracking, Visual: Visually following an object as it moves through space. Transfer: Moving one’s body between the wheelchair and the bed, toilet, mat or car with or without the assistance of another person. Transverse Ligament of the Atlas: A strong ligament passing over the odontoid process of the atlas. Transverse Process: The lateral bony process (vertebral process) projecting from the side of the vertebrae. Trapezius: A large, flat, triangular muscle on each side of the upper back that serves chiefly to rotate the scapula and assist in turning one’s head. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): An injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head, penetrating head injury, or by being violently shaken, that disrupts the function of the brain. A TBI can change how a person acts, moves, communicates, and thinks. The term TBI is not used for brain injuries that happen during birth; those are called developmental disabilities. Traumatic Brain Injury Act: A federal law passed in 1996 that creates programs to assist people with TBI and to help prevent TBI. For example, the TBI Act helps to provide 1) grants to states to provide services for people with TBI; 2) money to the National Institutes of Health to do TBI research and prevention; 3) money to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect data on TBI; and 4) grants to state protection and advocacy programs to provide free legal services and information to people with TBI. For more information on the programs funded under the TBI Act go to: www.biausa.org and click on Government Relations or www.tbitac.nashia.org Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund: Laws in many states require money to be set aside in a fund to pay for services and supports for people with TBI. Many states get money for the fund from fines people pay if they break laws and could have caused accidents resulting in a TBI, for example, driving when drunk or speeding. Currently, the State of Washington does not have this type of fund. Trial: Judicial examination and determination of legal and factual issues between the parties to an action. May be civil or criminal. In a trial by jury the jury decides questions of fact with the judge determining the law to be applied. In a trial by judge, he/she decides both the facts and the law to be applied. Trial De Novo: Means “new trial.” In mandatory arbitration, after the parties receive the award or decision, a party not satisfied with the award may appeal by filing a request for a trial with the Superior Court. The request must be made within twenty (20) days of the award being filed with the court. No information related to the previous arbitration hearing or award from it can be made at the trial. Trier of Fact: The decision maker who will hear the evidence and decide the outcome of a claim. Can be an arbitrator at a hearing, or a judge or jury at trial. VENUE: Relates to determination of which county a lawsuit should be filed in. In personal injury cases the plaintiff may sue the defendant in the county where the defendant resides, has his/her principal place of business, or where the collision took place. Trigger Point (TP): A taut, palpable spot in muscle that is painful to touch and refers pain to another body area. Trochanteric Bursitis:Inflammation of the trochanteric bursa surrounding the hip joint. Tx: An abbreviation for “treatment” |
Temporal: Toward the temples; the side of the skull.