There are many conditions that affect the knee, and one of them is very painful. One of these rough knee conditions is called a baker’s cyst and can make it excruciatingly difficult to do everyday activities. A Baker cyst is a cyst that is filled with fluid and often appears as a swelling behind the […]
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Arthritis is difficult to detect in older patients, as many of its symptoms may be considered “typical signs of aging” and not diagnosed until they become progressively worse. However, early-onset arthritis, also known as juvenile-onset arthritis (JA), typically occurs in significantly younger people because of previous injuries or susceptibility to arthritic symptoms. Below are five […]
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Baker’s cysts are actually pretty common. While many of these unpleasant cysts resolve on their own, some patients experience so many symptoms that they need one of several treatments to lead a normal life. Others never find resolution. What is a Baker’s Cyst? A Baker’s cyst is a swelling that occurs when synovial fluid from […]
Do you have pain, burning, and/or tightness in the back of your knee? If so, you might have a Baker’s Cyst. According to Mayoclinic.com, a Baker’s Cyst is a fluid-filled sac, much like a water balloon in texture, and is often a result of arthritis or a cartilage tear. You need to know some important […]
When I Woke Up I woke up shivering. I looked up and my parents, along with the doctor and a few nurses, were hovering over me. I heard the beep, beep of the heart monitor. I didn’t know what hit me. It seemed as though just a few moments ago, the nurse told me to […]
What is a Baker’s cyst? A Baker’s cyst is also known as a popliteal cyst that is located in the popliteal area behind the knee. A Baker’s cyst is fluid that collects on the knee and tears through the cartilage in the back of the knee. It is characterized by a bulge that you can […]