Transtibial
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Through the tibia. not-comparable
"The angle between the inclination of the drill and the femoral tunnel with transtibial drilling is approximately 25°, whereas it increases to 75° with drilling through the anteromedial portal."
Example
More examples"The angle between the inclination of the drill and the femoral tunnel with transtibial drilling is approximately 25°, whereas it increases to 75° with drilling through the anteromedial portal."
Etymology
From trans- + tibial.
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