Baker's Cyst, (Popliteal Cyst) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions

Baker’s cyst

A few months ago I had this patient who consulted me over a swelling at the back of his right knee which he felt was growing bigger.

Having felt the swelling I suspected that it was a popliteal cyst.

To exclude any other possible causes such as tumors or meniscus cyst, I advised him to have an x-ray of his knee.

The x-ray did not show any abnormal tumor or extra calcification in the tendon or ligaments of the knee joint.

I decided to use a large syringe to drain the fluid with the c...