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Fibrocartilage
Fibrocartilage is a tissue composed of fibrous tissue and cartilage tissue in various proportions.
Fibrosis
Fibrosis is tissue thickening because of scar tissue.
Fibula
The fibula is a long narrow bone to the outer side of the tibia (shinbone). At its upper end it articulates with the tibia bone and has ligamentous attachments to the femur. At the lower end it is a major component of the ankle joint.
Fibular collateral ligament
The fibular collateral ligament connects the fibula to the femur, and is the same structure as the lateral collateral ligament.
Figure-of-eight
Figure-of-8-running is a rehabilitation exercise where the patient runs in a pattern resembling a figure 8.
Fissure
A fissure is a deep split in the articular cartilage covering the ends of the bone.
Fixation device
A fixation device is a manufactured device, often bio-degradeable, which is used to fix tissues in place until healing occurs.
Fixation of patellar fractures
Management of patellar fractures depends upon the number of fragments the bone has broken into, whether or not any fragments are displaced and also the integrity of the overlying skin. Page updated April 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Fixed bearing
Fixed bearing knee replacements have a fixed polyethylene tibial insert locked with the tibial tray.
Flap tear
A flap tear of the meniscus is a peeling back of part of the one surface of the meniscus.