O
Osteotomy
Osteotomy is a surgical procedure where a bone is cut and realigned or repositioned to improve the forces going through the area. Page updated May 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
OT
OT is an abbreviation for 'occupational therapist'.
Outerbridge Classification
The Outerbridge classification is a grading system for joint cartilage breakdown in the knee. Page updated May 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Outside-in technique
The outside-in technique refers to meniscus repair where a needle is introduced into the knee from the skin through the two adjacent parts of torn meniscus, under arthroscopic visual control.
Overuse injuries
Overuse injuries may occur when the knee is put through unusual repetitive motions. Page updated October 2023 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Oxford knee score
The Oxford Knee Score is a scoring system of activities of daily living. 0=poor, 48=good.
P
Pain in the back of the knee
Pain in the back of the knee is common, and may have a number of causes, because the back of the knee is structurally complex. Page updated July 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Pain score
A pain score is a scoring system used by doctors to 'measure' pain. Page updated July 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Parapatellar
Parapatellar means 'along the sides of the kneecap'.
Parapatellar recesses
Parapatellar recesses are the anatomical 'gutters' alongside the patella or kneeap.