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Thighbone
The thighbone is the femur - the long bone going from the hip to the knee.
Thrombophlebitis
Thrombophlebitis is an inflammation of the skin and underlying tissues related to a clot in a superficial vein.
Tibia
The tibia is the shin bone.
Tibial inlay
The tibial inlay technique is a procedure for fixation of a PCL graft onto the tibia.
Tibial plateau
The tibial plateau is the flattened upper surface of the tibial bone (shinbone), where it makes contact with the rounded ends (condyles) of the femur (thighbone).
Tibial plateau fracture
A tibial plateau fracture is a bone break through the flat top end of the shin bone (tibia). Page updated January 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Tibial spine
The tibial spine is a raised area of bone in the middle of the tibial plateau, and related to the attachment of the cruciate ligaments.
Tibial torsion
Tibial torsion is a condition where the tibia bone is abnormally twisted, often leading to problems with kneecap pain. Page updated May 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Tibial tubercle avulsion
Tibial tubercle avulsion is when the attachment of the patellar tendon to the tibia is torn off, together with a fragment of bone.
Tibial tuberosity
The tibial tuberosity or tibial tubercle is the bony lump on the shin below the kneecap (patella) where the patellar tendon attaches. Page updated June 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)