The Baker’s cyst or popliteal cyst occurs when there is too much synovial fluid within the knee as a result of increased inflammation in the knee. This fluid fills a water-filled sack in the ...
Ultrasonography-identified features like osteophytes and cartilage damage show promise in diagnosing knee osteoarthritis and ...
Another example would be an athlete with a popliteal cyst/Baker’s cyst behind the knee which started during a round of tennis. The patient pivoted and turned and the knee was injured.
Calcified bodies in popliteal cysts have a characteristic radiographic appearance which can be confirmed by arthrography. Calcified bodies may arise in the true joint due to trauma, arthropathy ...
Although gout often affects the big toe, it can also cause knee pain, particularly when walking. Baker's cyst: A Baker's cyst ...