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Femoral groove
The femoral groove is the concave region at the lower end of the femur. It is more commonly called the trochlear groove. Page updated July 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Femoral osteotomy
A femoral osteotomy is a surgical procedure to cut the femur bone and realign it in an attempt to improve limb mechanics.
Femoral torsion
In femoral torsion the femur bone is abnormally twisted.
Femur
The femur is the thigh bone. Page updated June 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Fibrin glue
Fibrin glue is a sticky substance derived from blood and which is used to bond tissues together during certain knee operations.
Fibrocartilage
Fibrocartilage is a tissue composed of fibrous tissue and cartilage tissue in various proportions.
Fibrosis
Fibrosis is tissue thickening because of scar tissue.
Fibula
The fibula is a long narrow bone to the outer side of the tibia (shinbone). At its upper end it articulates with the tibia bone and has ligamentous attachments to the femur. At the lower end it is a major component of the ankle joint.
Fibular collateral ligament
The fibular collateral ligament connects the fibula to the femur, and is the same structure as the lateral collateral ligament.
Figure-of-eight
Figure-of-8-running is a rehabilitation exercise where the patient runs in a pattern resembling a figure 8.