Baker's Cyst Symptoms
Baker's cyst, also called a popliteal cyst is a pronounced swelling on the
back of the knee, caused by the abnormal collection of fluid inside the bursae.
The symptoms are mild unless the cyst bursts or extends down into the calf
muscles. Common causes of Baker's cyst include arthritis, infection, torn knee
cartilage and other knee injuries. Symptoms of Baker's cyst
- Tightness in the back of your knee
- Swelling behind your knee, and sometimes in your leg or foot
- Knee pain
- Stiffness
Rarely, a Baker's cyst bursts and synovial fluid leaks into the calf region,
causing sharp pain in the knee, swelling and sometimes redness of the calf.
These symptoms closely resemble those of a blood clot in your leg. If you have
swelling and redness of your calf, you'll need prompt medical evaluation because
a blood clot may require urgent treatment. In some instances, particularly
if you have osteoarthritis, the cyst may not go away even after your doctor
treats the underlying cause. If the cyst doesn't get better, causes pain and
interferes with your ability to bend your knee, or if in spite of aspirations;
you still have significant fluid in the cyst that hinders your function, you may
need to be evaluated for surgery to remove the cyst. Baker's
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