Knee A to Z

An incision is a surgical cut.

Induced pluripotent stem cells are generated by reprogramming adult cells through the introduction of a small number of specific genes and giving them the ability to reproduce into multiple cell types.

Inferior is a positional anatomical word meaning 'below'.

Inflammation is a condition of distress of body tissues, where irritant chemicals are released and trigger a protective cellular response from the body.

Infrapatellar means below the patella (kneecap).

An infrapatellar brace is a firm elasticated tube which goes around the limb under the patella, to change the forces on the patellar tendon.

Infrapatellar bursitis is an inflammation of the infrapatellar bursa, below the kneecap.

Infrapatellar contracture syndrome is a condition of excessive scarring behind the patellar tendon, in the area below the fat pad (infrapatellar). Page updated March 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

The infrapatellar plica is a filmy structure - not always present - that stretches from the notch of the femur to the fat pad. It is also commonly referred to as the ligamentum mucosum.

Innervated means 'supplied by nerves'.