Knee A to Z

A cyst is an abnormal discrete collection of fluid in an enclosed body space.

Cytokines are small body proteins that are important in signalling cells around them to maintain tissues in a healthy state.

Debridement means surgically removing excess or damaged soft tissue within the knee joint piece by piece.

Athletes need to be trained to avoid ligament and meniscus injuries of their knee during decelerating and stopping an exercise.

The deep peroneal nerve is the deep branch of the common peroneal nerve. Page updated June 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

Deep vein thrombosis is a serious condition in which a clot occurs in the deep veins of the leg.

With age and repeated minor traumas a knee meniscus may degenerate and much of its shock-absorbing function may be lost.

DeLee osteotomy is a surgical procedure to improve the position of the patella when it has become too low.

DeNovo NT is a scaffold-free proprietory minced cartilage ('Natural Allograft Tissue') in a fluid suspension, sold for repairing cartilage defects.

Diagnostic arthroscopy is the keyhole examination of the inside of the knee without actually performing any surgical procedures.