Knee A to Z

An ACL autograft is a reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament using tissue obtained from the same patient. Page updated April 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

ACL rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is phased from early post surgery to return to normal function, including sport. Page updated May 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

ACT is an abbreviation for 'autologous chondrocyte transplantation'.

Actifit is a polyurethane meniscal scaffold to replace damaged meniscus, and into which new tissue can grow.

Active assisted flexion is a seated exercise, where active flexion of the knee is helped further by pressure from the good leg. Page updated March 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

Activities of Daily Living Scale is an assessment of how well a person can manage their own basic physical needs. Page updated March 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

Acupuncture is a system, based on traditional Chinese medicine, of needling special points on the body to relieve pain or improve well-being.

To adduct the lower limb is to move it towards or past the midline of the body. Page updated March 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

An adductor is a muscle which, when contracted, adducts the limb, bringing it closer to the midline.

Adhesions are frond-like filaments which form in the knee in response to inflammation and/or prolonged immobilisation of the knee. Page updated February 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)