Baker's Cyst/Popliteal Cyst - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- A Baker's cyst also known as a popliteal cyst is a fluid-filled cyst that causes a bulge and a feeling of tightness behind the knee.

Symptoms-

Swelling behind the knee, and leg

Knee pain

Stiffness and limited flexibility in the knee

Occasional locking or clicking in the knee joint

Causes-

Damage to the knee’s cartilage (meniscus)

Osteoarthritis of the knee

Inflammatory arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis

Gout

Specialists to Visit
Orthopedic Surgeon
Rheumatologist
Physiotherapist

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
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https://www.healthline.com
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.webmd.com