What is Baker cyst or Popliteal Cyst? How to manage it? What are the precautions to be taken? What are the signs and symptoms? What is the cause of this disease? How to treat it? How can homeopathy help you? All of this answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
A baker cyst is a swelling caused by fluid from the knee joint protruding to the back of the knee.
The back of the knee is also called the popliteal area. Therefore, baker cyst is also known as Popliteal cyst. It happens when the excess of knee joint fluid is compressed by the weight of the body between the bones of the knee joint, which get trapped and separate from the joint to form the fluid-filled sac called a cyst. They may be soft and having minimal tenderness.
The excess joint fluid (synovial fluid) bulges to the back of the knee to form Baker’s cyst.
Baker’s cyst isn’t usually dangerous but if left untreated occasionally they burst, and if that happens, synovial fluid can leak into the calf below, causing pain, swelling, and redness.
Yes, baker’s cyst can cause neuralgia due to compression of the tibial nerve and at times peroneal nerve can also be involved.
Yes, exercise helps in decreasing the symptoms as it strengthens the muscles around the knees.
Baker cysts can be diagnosed by:
Complications of baker’s cyst occur after surgical interventions.
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