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Trunk extension
Trunk extension is a rehabilitation exercise to strengthen the lower back.
TT-PCL distance
The TT-PCL distance is an MRI measurement of the distance from the tibial tubercle to the posterior cruciate ligament, and calculated in the evaluation of kneecap instability.
TTT
TTT is an abbreviation of 'tibial tuberosity transfer' which is a surgical procedure to improve kneecap stability.
TT-TG Distance
TT-TG distance is a measurement, derived from CT or MRI scans, which gives an indication of the sideways alignment of the groove in which the kneecap slides compared to the attachment point of its tendon on the tibia. Page updated May 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection caused by the tuberculosis bacterium and it may affect the knee and cause a destructive arthritis.