Knee A to Z

Single-photon-emission computed tomography is a radioactive imaging technique to give information about blood flow in the body.

Single Stage Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (STACi) is a one-step surgical cartilage repair procedure.

The Slocum test is a modification of the anterior drawer test and a positive result indicates damage to the anterior cruciate ligament and/or one of the stabilising structures on the side of the knee. Page updated May 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

A small-incision knee replacement is a knee replacement performed with a smaller incision than traditionally, and using special techniques and instruments.

Snapping is a knee symptoms where the patient experiences a sharp noisy snap of structures usually at the outer side or back of the knee.

SPECT is an abbreviation of 'single-photon-emission computed tomography'.

A Sports Therapist is a healthcare professional specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness.

SPP is an abbreviation of 'suprapatellar plica'.

Spurs are small and sometimes sharp abnormal bony outgrowths at the joint edges, usually associated with osteoarthritis.

Squats are knee rehabilitation exercises - with your arms out in front of you, bending as if you are going to sit, but then straightening up again.