F
Full squats (supported)
Full squats (supported) are knee rehabilitation exercises to stregthen the quads and hamstrings.
Functional brace
A functional knee brace is one that supports a damaged ligament in the knee, without immobilising the joint.
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Galeazzi Procedure
The Galeazzi procedure is a surgical procedure to stabilise the patella.
Gastrocnemius muscle
The gastrocnemius muscle is the big muscle that makes the bulge at the back of the calf.
Gateshead rods
Gateshead rods are tiny carbon fibre rods used in the 1980s, and which were inserted into drill holes on damaged joint cartilage to encourage the passage of repair cells from the underlying bone marrow.
General Medical Council
The General Medical Council is a public body that maintains the official register of medical practitioners within the United Kingdom.
General practitioner
A General Practitioner (GP) is the term used by many English speaking countries for the Primary Care Physician (PCP) or Family Doctor.
Genu valgum
Genu valgum means 'knock knee'.
Genu varum
Genu varum means 'bow knees' or 'bow-legs'.
Gerdy's Tubercle
Gerdy's tubercle is the bony bump on the outer side of the tibia bone just below the knee joint, and to which attaches stabilising bands of tissue - the iliotibial band and tensor fascia lata. Page updated March 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)