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EKA

EKA is an abbreviation for 'European Knee Associates'.

Elmslie Trillat Procedure

The Elmslie Trillat Procedure is a surgical procedure to improve the alignment of the patella.

ELPS

ELPS is an abbreviation for 'excessive lateral pressure syndrome.'

Embryogenesis

Embryogenesis is the process of development of an embryo.

Embryonic stem cell

An embryonic stem cell is a pluripotential cell derived from an early embryo cell mass, usually from fertilisation outside a woman's body in a clinic or laboratory.

Endobutton

An endobutton is a fixation device to secure the upper end of a hamstrings graft during the procedure of cruciate ligament reconstruction. Page updated June 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

Endocrine

Endocrine means via production of hormones that affect bodily functions.

Enthesophyte

An enthesophyte is a sharp bony projection at the site of a tendon or ligament.

Epicondyle

An epicondyle is a bony bump or 'knuckle' upon a rounded end (or condyle) of a bone.

Epidural anaesthesia

Epidural anaesthesia is numbing the lower part of the body with local anaesthetic agent.