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Tendon
A tendon is the white fibrous end of a muscle, which connects the muscle to the bone.
Tendonitis
Tendonitis is an inflammation of a tendon within its tendon sheath. It is the same as 'tendinitis', but the latter spelling is preferred amongst medics.
Tenodesis
A tenodesis is a surgical procedure where the origin of a tendon is changed in order to improve joint stability.
Theraband
Theraband is a trade name for wide elastic bands used for rehabilitation exercises, and development of strength.
Thermal shrinkage
Thermal shrinkage is a controversial technique where a radiofrequency 'wand' is stroked over the fibres of a ligament or capsule to cause shrinkage, and consequent tightening of any laxity.
Thessaly test
The Thessaly test assesses the integrity of the knee meniscus.
Thighbone
The thighbone is the femur - the long bone going from the hip to the knee.
Thrombophlebitis
Thrombophlebitis is an inflammation of the skin and underlying tissues related to a clot in a superficial vein.
Tibia
The tibia is the shin bone.
Tibial inlay
The tibial inlay technique is a procedure for fixation of a PCL graft onto the tibia.