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Tide mark
The tide mark is a zone at the base of a layer of cartilage where it meets the bone.
Tightrope
The TightRope is a device for fixing an ACL graft which offers the advantage of complete filling of short femoral tunnels.
Tip toes
Tip toes is a simple knee rehabilitation exercise for the early phase of rehab to strengthen the calf muscles.
Tissue bank
A tissue bank is a place where body parts are stored for later use in transplantation.
Tissue engineering
Tissue engineering uses combinations of cells, biodegradeable scaffolds and other biological substances to repair or replace body parts.
Tissue graft
A tissue graft is a transplant of body tissue from one area to another in the same person, or from a donor to a recipient.
TKA
TKA is an abbreviation of 'total knee arthroplasty' - the replacement of the natural knee joint with manufactured components. Page updated February 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
TKR
TKR is an abbreviation of 'total knee replacement'. Page updated May 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Torn meniscus
A torn meniscus is a split through the fibres and matrix of the shock absorber of the knee. Page updated May 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Total knee arthroplasty
A total knee arthroplasty is the same as a 'total knee replacement'. Page updated June 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)