This week we are going to discuss a very common problem in the knee which is often misunderstood and is sometimes difficult to resolve, the Baker’s cyst. The Baker’s cyst or popliteal cyst is also ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I developed a Baker’s cyst on the back of my knee several months ago. My doctor drained the fluid from it, but now it’s back. What could be causing this? What is the best way to ...
Q: I just found out I have a Baker’s cyst. Is it serious? How is it treated? A: A Baker’s cyst is a fluid-filled sac that can form in the popliteal space, the hollow at the back of the knee joint. A ...
Q: I have a Baker’s cyst in my right knee. It has been drained twice and recurred. Are there any other treatments for it? A: I discussed your question with my colleague, Dr. Celeste Robb-Nicholson, a ...
Baker's cyst is a membrane-lined sac of fluid that forms behind a person's knee. There is fluid that is normally in the knee joint used to lubricate the joint, much as oil is used to prevent friction ...
This week we are going to discuss the common condition of the popliteal cyst of the knee. The Baker’s cyst or popliteal cyst occurs when there is too much synovial fluid within the knee as a result of ...
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 ...
Pre-existing conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, cartilage tear and other knee conditions predispose to the development of a Baker’s cyst. Flexion or extension or movement in the ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I developed a Baker’s cyst on the back of my knee several months ago. My doctor drained the fluid from it, but now it’s back. What could be causing this? What is the best way to ...
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