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AAHKS
AAHKS is an abbreviation for the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
AANA
AANA is an abbreviation for the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
AAOS
Abbreviation for 'American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons'.
Abduct
To abduct is to move the limb away from the midline, and towards the outer side, with the trunk upright. Page updated June 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Abductor
An abductor is a muscle which, when contracted, causes the limb to abduct.
Abrasion arthroplasty
Abrasion arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to smooth off bits of damaged joint cartilage using a high-speed burr. Page updated June 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Achilles tendon
The achilles tendon is the big tendon at the back of the ankle.
ACI
ACI is an abbreviation for 'autologous chondrocyte implantation', a two-stage surgical procedure to repair damaged joint cartilage. Page updated April 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
ACL
ACL is an abbreviation for 'anterior cruciate ligament'. Page updated June 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
ACL allograft
An ACL allograft is a graft from a donor to reconstruct the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament). Page updated April 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)