Baker’s cyst

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What is Baker’s cyst?

Baker's cyst is an accumulation of joint fluid (synovial fluid) that forms behind the knee.

Alternative Names:

Popliteal cyst

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with Baker’s cyst?
What are the symptoms associated with Baker’s cyst?
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numb and tingly on right side (back and abdomen) - Nutrition Community

- May 26, 2007
I started having back pain on the right side which progressed slowly (within a week) to my ...

Cant stop the weight falling off - Nutrition Community

- May 14, 2009
Hi, im 30 years old and 5'9 tall ( 174 cms ) and currently weigh only 47 kilos ( app 103 lb...

Painful and movable knot under skin - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community

- Oct 01, 2009
I am confused. I can understand getting a lump or bump on your skin when you injure it howe...

hematoma - Orthopedics Community

- Feb 16, 2009
I fell from a horse three weeks ago and twisted my leg. I now have a hematoma below my kne...

knee pain - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community

- Jul 26, 2008
I have a pain in the back of my right knee. I can sit for about 5 or 10 min and when I get ...

Hi Dr - Orthopedics Community

- Feb 25, 2009
I posted my question in regards to my Popliteal cyst. You did mention something about a bra...

Severe swelling due to twisting something in knee - Orthopedics Community

- Feb 22, 2009
2 yrs ago i was diagnosed with torn miniscus. but received a cortesone shot and i was good...

Cysts - Orthopedics Community

- Sep 28, 2008
Hello, A few years ago, I fell playing football and I've "destroyed" some ligaments ...

left posterior knee small lateral cyst - Orthopedics Community

- Oct 26, 2008
I am so nervous since this morning. I went to see my General Physician for left posterior ...
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