A Baker’s cyst is a sac of fluid that forms behind the knee. Although they often resolve independently, exercises, home remedies, and other treatments may be required if they are painful or limit ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 80 and in very good physical shape. I walk 10-20 miles or more on hiking trails weekly, even though I have a pacemaker. I fell down our stairs hauling boxes and hurt my knee. I ...

A Baker’s cyst is a fluid-filled lump that develops behind the knee, often linked to arthritis or cartilage tears. While some cause no discomfort, others can limit movement or even rupture.

Baker’s cysts are fluid-filled lumps that form behind the knee, often signaling underlying joint issues like arthritis or injury. While they’re usually harmless, they can cause discomfort, stiffness, ...

Popliteal cysts, commonly known as Baker’s cysts, arise from synovial fluid collecting in the gastrocnemio-semimembranosus bursa behind the knee and are frequently associated with intra-articular ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 59-year-old man who had a Baker’s cyst 20 years ago. It returned three years ago. I had surgery, which was supposed to take care of things. I have had it drained twice, only ...

A Baker’s cyst, or popliteal cyst, is a fluid-filled swelling that develops on the back of a person’s knee. Rarely, Baker’s cysts may rupture. This does not always cause symptoms, but if it does, a ...

Q: Over the past eight months, I have suffered from numbness in my right foot. On occasion, the problem goes slightly above my knee. I have seen four different medical specialists, but the conclusion, ...

Oh, the joys of getting older: experience, wisdom, perspective – and swollen, painful joints. A Baker’s cyst, a fluid-filled sac that causes a feeling of tightness behind the knee, can be a reminder ...