Glossary
Arthroscopic surgery: Surgery carried out with an instrument called an arthroscopeEhlers: Danlos syndrome: Group of inherited disorders that affect connective tissues
Menisci: Two disc-shaped cushions present within the knee joint
Osteoarthritis: Condition in which the cartilages of the knee wear off
ECG / Electrocardiogram: This is a non-invasive procedure, where electrodes are positioned on the chest and connected to a device that records the electrical activity of the heart, output as a graph
Patellar tendon: A tendon that connects the patella or the knee cap to the tibia
Hamstring muscles: Muscles of the back of the thigh which include biceps femoris, semimembranosus and semitendinosus
Spinal anesthesia: A type of regional anesthesia, where the anesthetic is injected into the backbone
Synovial tissue: Tissue that lines the joint and secretes a fluid called synovial fluid
