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.

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 DR. ROACH: I’m 80 and in very good physical shape. I walk 10-20 miles or more on hiking trails weekly, even though I have a pacemaker. I fell down our stairs hauling boxes and hurt my knee. I ...

Baker’s cysts are fluid-filled lumps that form behind the knee, often signaling underlying joint issues like arthritis or injury. While they’re usually harmless, they can cause discomfort, stiffness, ...

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 ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: I have been involved in sports for many years, mainly tennis and skiing. I am in my late 60s, still very active and working full time. Last spring, behind my right knee, I developed ...

Dear Dr. Gott: Four months ago, I injured my arthritic knee while getting into a car. I thought I had twisted it or strained a ligament because it hurt so much at the time. Four days later, my knee ...

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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 ...