Popliteal Cyst Radiology

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 ...

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 ...

Popliteal Cyst Radiology 2

A Baker’s cyst (or Baker cyst), also known as a popliteal cyst, is a swelling in the popliteal space, which is the space behind the knee. It causes stiffness and knee pain. The pain caused by the cyst ...

Popliteal Cyst Radiology 3

A cyst is a bag-like growth that contains fluid, air, or other substances. It can grow almost anywhere on the body. A Baker’s cyst — also called a popliteal cyst — is a fluid-filled cyst on the back ...

Popliteal Cyst Radiology 4

A popliteal cyst, also known as a Baker’s cyst, is a fluid-filled swelling that causes a lump at the back of the knee, leading to tightness and restricted movement. The cyst can be painful when you ...

A Bakers cyst, also called a popliteal cyst, is a fluid-filled swelling that develops at the back of the knee. It is caused by a problem with the knee joint or the tissue behind it. When an excess of ...

Popliteal Cyst Radiology 6

A Baker’s cyst is a sac of fluid that forms behind the knee. Although they often resolve independently, exercises, home remedies, and other treatments may be required if they are painful or limit ...

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 ...