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What is a Baker’s Cyst? How its diagnosed and treated.

Knee with the joint highlighted red – Baker's cyst diagnosis and treatment

A Baker’s cyst, also called a popliteal cyst, is a fluid-filled sac that forms behind the knee and is usually felt as a lump, swelling or tightness at the back of the knee. It develops when an underlying knee problem, such as osteoarthritis or a meniscus tear, makes the joint produce extra fluid, which collects…

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