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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.