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FCL
FCL is an abbreviation of Fibular Collateral Ligament (also called lateral collateral ligament).
Femoral
Femoral is an adjective describing structures and procedures relating to the femur bone.
Femoral anteversion
Femoral anteversion is an inward rotation of the femur bone from the upper neck part of the femur. Page updated April 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Femoral condyle resurfacing
Femoral condyle resurfacing is replacement of a damaged area of the joint surface of the femur with a small metal implant.
Femoral-fibular reconstruction
Femoral-fibular reconstruction is a surgical procedure to tighten up a lax fibular collateral ligament.
Femoral groove
The femoral groove is the concave region at the lower end of the femur. It is more commonly called the trochlear groove. Page updated July 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Femoral osteotomy
A femoral osteotomy is a surgical procedure to cut the femur bone and realign it in an attempt to improve limb mechanics.
Femoral torsion
In femoral torsion the femur bone is abnormally twisted.
Femur
The femur is the thigh bone. Page updated June 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Fibrin glue
Fibrin glue is a sticky substance derived from blood and which is used to bond tissues together during certain knee operations.