DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 59-year-old man who had a Baker’s cyst 20 years ago. It returned three years ago. I had surgery, which was supposed to take care of things. I have had it drained twice, only ...

A Baker’s cyst is a fluid-filled lump that develops behind the knee, often linked to arthritis or cartilage tears. While some cause no discomfort, others can limit movement or even rupture.

Q:What is a Baker's cyst, and what is the best way to get rid of it? A: A Baker's cyst is a collection of fluid behind the knee. It was named after a British surgeon, William Baker, who described ...

Popliteal cysts, commonly known as Baker’s cysts, arise from synovial fluid collecting in the gastrocnemio-semimembranosus bursa behind the knee and are frequently associated with intra-articular ...