Total hip arthroplasty cemented is a type of hip replacement where bone cement helps fix the implant to bone. It replaces both the ball and socket of the hip joint with artificial parts. It is commonly used when immediate, reliable fixation is needed, often in older adults or people with weaker bone. It may also be chosen in certain fracture and revision (repeat surgery) situations.
Total hip arthroplasty is a surgery that replaces a damaged hip joint with artificial parts. It is commonly called a “total hip replacement.” It is most often used for hip arthritis and other conditions that severely damage the joint. The goal is to reduce pain and improve hip function for daily activities.
TTWB stands for “toe-touch weight bearing.” It means the foot may touch the ground for balance, but body weight is kept off the limb. TTWB is commonly used after hip, pelvis, femur, knee, or ankle injuries and surgeries. It is a mobility instruction used by orthopedic teams and physical therapists during recovery.
Toe-touch weight bearing is a walking restriction that allows your toes to lightly touch the floor while keeping most body weight off the injured or operated leg. It is commonly used after hip, pelvis, and lower-extremity surgery or fracture care to protect healing tissues. The toe contact is mainly for balance and positioning, not for supporting your weight. Clinicians may also call it “touch-down” weight bearing, depending on local terminology.
Tilt table (not applicable) is a clinical device that safely changes a person’s body position from lying flat to partially or fully upright. It is commonly used in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and diagnostic labs. Clinicians use it to assess how the body responds to gravity and standing-like positions. It can also be used to help patients practice upright tolerance when regular standing is difficult.
THA stands for total hip arthroplasty, also called total hip replacement. It is a surgery that replaces damaged parts of the hip joint with artificial components. It is commonly used for severe hip arthritis and certain hip injuries. It is performed by orthopedic surgeons in hospitals and surgical centers.
The Thomas test is a hands-on physical exam maneuver used to assess hip flexor tightness and hip flexion contracture. It is commonly performed on an exam table with the patient lying on their back. Clinicians use it in orthopedics, sports medicine, and physical therapy to help explain hip and sometimes low back symptoms. It is a clinical screening tool, not an imaging study and not a treatment.
A Therapeutic hip injection is a clinician-delivered injection intended to reduce hip-related pain and inflammation. It typically places medication into the hip joint or nearby soft tissues using anatomic landmarks or imaging guidance. It is commonly used in orthopedics, sports medicine, and physical medicine for hip arthritis and certain tendon or bursa problems. It may also help clarify whether pain is coming from the hip joint versus another source.
TFL most commonly refers to the **tensor fasciae latae**, a small muscle on the outer front part of the hip. It connects into the **fascia lata** (a thick sheet of connective tissue) and helps tension the **iliotibial band (IT band)**. TFL is often discussed in orthopedics, sports medicine, and physical therapy when evaluating **lateral hip pain** and movement mechanics. In some surgical contexts, “TFL” can also describe a **TFL flap** used for soft-tissue reconstruction near the hip and thigh.
Tensor fasciae latae is a small muscle on the outer front part of the hip. It helps tense the fascia lata, a strong sheet of connective tissue along the thigh. It connects into the iliotibial band, which continues down the outside of the leg. Clinicians commonly discuss it when evaluating lateral hip or outer-thigh pain and movement mechanics.