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IPP-Fat Pad Complex
The IPP-Fat Pad Complex is the anatomical connection of the infrapatellar plica and the fat pad. Page updated December 2023 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
ISAR
International Society of Arthroplasty Registers
Isokinetic machine
An isokinetic machine is both an exercise device and a measuring device, that uses the principles of isokinetics.
Isokinetics
Isokinetics is a form of exercise and muscle testing using an isokinetic machine - where the resistance of the machine changes so that the person exercises at a constant speed.
Isometric
The term isometric comes from the Greek for "having equal measurement". A structure in the knee that is isometric has the same measurement irrespective of whether the knee is flexed( bended) or extended (straightened).
ITB
Abbreviation of 'iliotibial band'.
ITBS
Abbreviation of 'iliotibial band syndrome'.
IVF
In vitro fertilisation - fertilising an egg in a laboratory.