Knee A to Z

A focal cartilage implant is an implant of metal, ceramic or plastic that replaces a small area of damaged joint cartilage. Page updated June 2023 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

A focal implant is an artificial implant of metal or plastic that replaces a small and discrete area of damaged joint surface. Page updated October 2023 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

Focal resurfacing involves using a small implant of metal or plastic to replace an area of damaged joint surface. Page updated September 2023 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

A foot drop is difficulty lifting up the front part of the foot (dorsiflexion), often due to a nerve problem, such as damage to the common peroneal nerve.

Foot pumps are simple exercises for early leg rehabilitation where the foot is 'pumped' up and down to improve the blood flow of the limb and prevent stasis of the blood that may cause thrombosis. Page updated April 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

A fracture is a bone break.

The Fulkerson osteotomy is an operation to re-align the tibial tuberosity antero-medially to alter the direction of the forces going through the kneecap. Page updated June 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

The Fulkerson procedure is the same thing as a Fulkerson osteotomy.

Full arc extensions are early rehabilitation exercises to strengthen the quadriceps and improve range of motion. Page updated January 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

Full quads stretch is a rehabilitation exercise to stretch the quads muscle and tendon.