What is another word for false joint?
Pronunciation: [fˈɒls d͡ʒˈɔ͡ɪnt] (IPA) 
A "false joint" is a term used to describe a condition where bones appear to form a joint but lack the ability to perform proper movement. It is a non-functional connection often resulting from a fracture or injury. Synonyms for "false joint" include "pseudarthrosis", "nonunion", and "fibrous union". Pseudarthrosis specifically refers to a false joint that forms due to the improper healing of a bone fracture. Nonunion implies the failure of a broken bone to heal, leading to the formation of a false joint. Fibrous union suggests the fusion of bones by fibrous tissue instead of the normal bony union. These terms provide alternative ways to describe this particular medical phenomenon.
