Bakers’s Cyst: Localized swelling of a bursa sac in the posterior knee as a result of fluid that has escaped from the knee capsule. A Baker’s cyst indicates that there is a trauma inside the knee joint that leads to excessive fluid production.
Biceps Tendonitis: Inflammtion to the biceps tendon. Pain is located to the anterior upper arm. Normally caused by repetitive actions or throwing injuries. Commonly treated using Physiotherapy or Osteopathy.
Bone Scan: An imaging procedure in which a radioactive-labeled substance is injected into the body to detemine the status of a bony injury. If the radioactive substance is taken up by the bone at the injury site, the injury will show as a “hot spot” on the scan image. The bone scan is particularly useful in the diagnosis of stress fractures.
Brachial Plexus: Network of nerves originating from the cervical vertabrae and running down to the shoulder, arm, hand and fingers.
Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursa, especially of the shoulder or elbow.
