This week we are going to discuss a very common problem in the knee which is often misunderstood and is sometimes difficult to resolve, the Baker’s cyst. The Baker’s cyst or popliteal cyst is also ...

Dear Dr. Gott: Four months ago, I injured my arthritic knee while getting into a car. I thought I had twisted it or strained a ligament because it hurt so much at the time. I was told I needed to go ...

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 ...