B
Bursa
A bursa is a lubricated sac or pocket that exists within mobile tissues to facilitate a limb's movement. Page updated September 2023 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Bursitis
Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa, a lubricated pouch or sac in regions where there is a lot of movement between muscles and bone.
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Cadaver
A cadaver is a dead body - this term is generally used for bodies that have been donated to medicine or science.
CAIS
CAIS is an abbreviation for 'cartilage autograft implantation system'.
Calf stretch
A calf stretch is a rehabilitation exercise to improve knee extension.
Callus
Callus is the bridge of new bone that heals the bony ends of a fracture (break).
Callus distraction
Callus distraction is the method of elongating a limb, by stretching it at the site of a deliberate bone break and distracting the callus (bone bridge).
Capsule
The capsule of the knee is a waterproof bladder which surrounds and protects the internal structures of the joint. Page updated March 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Capsulotomy
Capsulotomy of the knee is a surgical procedure to release tightness of the capsule. Page updated August 2023 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Carioca exercise
Carioca exercise is a rehabilitation exercise before return to sport, for example after cruciate ligament reconstruction. Page updated March 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)