Orthopedic Sports Medicine Glossary
100 terms total — 2 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
eccentric strengthening
Exercise technique where muscles lengthen while contracting, used therapeutically for tendon rehabilitation.
medial tibial plateau fracture
Break in the medial aspect of the proximal tibia involving the weight-bearing surface of the knee joint, often requiring...
tibial plateau fracture
A fracture involving the upper surface of the tibia that forms part of the knee joint. Commonly seen in high-energy spor...