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Lateral thrust
Lateral thrust is a sudden sideways movement of the knee which occurs in the early stance phase of walking. Page updated May 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Lateral trochlear inclination angle
The lateral trochlear inclination angle quantifies the degree of any trochlear dysplasia or flattening of the groove of the femur where the patella runs. Page updated October 2023 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Lavage
Lavage is a procedure where the joint is washed out with a saline solution to remove loose debris, usually from disintegration of joint cartilage.
LCL
LCL is an abbreviation of 'lateral collateral ligament'.
Leg curls
Leg curls are knee rehabilitation exercises to improve hamstring strength.
Leg press
A leg press is a rehabilitation exercise to strengthen the quadriceps muscle. Page updated July 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Lesion
A lesion is a circumscribed area of tissue damage in the body.
Level I study
A Level I study is a research study that includes a properly designed randomised trial.
Lever Sign Test
The Lever Sign test is a manual test for anterior cruciate ligament laxity. Page updated October 2023 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Ligament
A ligament is a fibrous restraint between two structures.