Knee A to Z

Resurfacing is replacing part of the cartilage of a joint with an implant.

Revascularisation is the process whereby new blood vessels grow into a transplanted tissue such as a cruciate ligament graft.

The reverse pivot shift test assesses posterolateral rotation of the knee, and indirectly the integrity of the structures of the posterolateral corner, including the posterior cruciate ligament.

Revision is the term is used when a surgical procedure has to be re-done because of complications.

Revision arthroplasty is a procedure to revise or replace a previous knee replacement. Page updated May 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

Rheumatoid arthritis is an immune disorder, where the body attacks its own tissues causing joint swelling, inflammation and destruction largely affecting the small joints (eg base of fingers).

Rheumatology is a specialism in medicine, and is the study of a group of related disorders characterised by multi-joint arthritis which appear to be triggered by the body's own immune system.

R.I.C.E. is the mnemonic for remembering the rehabilitation regime of Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation Page updated September 2023 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

Robot-assisted knee arthroplasty is a knee replacement procedure facilitated by computerised robots.

Robotic knee surgery uses computer-assisted robotic systems to aid the surgeon in performing knee replacements.