Sterling Journal-Advocate

The Baker’s cyst of the knee

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 ...
The Southern Illinoisan

Baker's cysts cause swelling behind knee

Q: What is a Baker's cyst,:and what is the best way to get rid of it? A: A Baker's cyst is a collection of fluid behind the knee. It was named after a British surgeon, William Baker, who described ...
Post-Bulletin

Identify cause of Baker’s cyst for treatment, long-term relief

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 ...
Auburn Citizen

Ask the Harvard Experts: Baker’s cysts cause swelling behind the knee

Q: What is a Baker’s cyst, and what is the best way to get rid of it? A: A Baker’s cyst is a collection of fluid behind the knee. It was named after a British surgeon, William Baker, who described ...