Baker Cyst Center - Bethesda, MD
Bethesda Rheumatologist Doctors for Baker CystType of Physician: Rheumatologist What is a Rheumatologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. The rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, etc. The rheumatologist may work closely with other specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists. Specialty: Rheumatology Common Name: Rheumatologist Doctors in Bethesda * National Institute of Arthritis  National Institute of Arthritis  Deborah S Litman MD  Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates  Potomac Arthritis & Rheumatism  Center for Rheumatic Diseases & Osteoporosis  Russell R Rothenberg MD  Center for Rheumatic Diseases & Osteoporosis  Center for Rheumatic Diseases & Osteoporosis  Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates  Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates  Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates  Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates  Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates  Capital Medical Services  Rockville Internal Medical Group  Drs Schnapp & Barth PA  Drs Schnapp & Barth PA  Leisure World Medical Center  FDA Center for Devices  Robert H Knitzer MD  Linda Katz MD  Oliver J Lawless MD  Arthritis & Pain Associates  Arthritis & Pain Associates  Arthritis Associates of Prince George County  Maryland Advanced Arthritis and Rheumatology  Edger V Potter Jr. MD  Mahesh & Renu Chandra MDs  Greater Metropolitan Orthopaedics & Rheumatology  Greater Metropolitan Orthopaedics & Rheumatology  Chaim Bernard Mond MD FACR  Gregory McCormack MD  Columbia Medical Practice Internal Medicine  Arthritis Care Specialists of Maryland  Arthritis Care Specialists of Maryland  Arthritis Care Specialists of Maryland  S Krishna Nandipati MD  Eldersburg Arthritis  Eldersburg Arthritis  Nasseri Clinic  A Shams MD FACR  Drs Yap Cueto & Miller  Alex Hertzman MD  Margaret A Fountain MD  Rida Frayha MD  Harbor Hospital  MMI Orthopaedic Associates of Frederick  MMI Orthopaedic Associates of Frederick  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center  Ronald S Pototsky MD  Drs Reddy & Reddy  John Meyerhoff MD  Mercy Medical Center Rheumatology Medicine  Mercy Medical Center Rheumatology Medicine  Health Associates  Anne Arundel Rheumatology  Mary Michels MD  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center  Carroll Arthritis  Jack R Lichtenstein & Associates  The Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center LLC  Jack R Lichtenstein & Associates  Jack R Lichtenstein & Associates  JHH Rheumatology Lupus Center  Falls Medical Specialists  Falls Medical Specialists  Drs Iglehart & McConnell  Raymond W Wilson MD  Stuart M Levine MD  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center  Johns Hopkins Rheumatology Vasculitis Center  Johns Hopkins Rheumatology Vasculitis Center  Johns Hopkins Hospital Rheumatology  Lynn M Billingsley MD  Johns Hopkins Hospital Rheumatology  Johns Hopkins Hospital Rheumatology  Peter A Holt MD  Johns Hopkins Hospital Rheumatology  Johns Hopkins Hospital Rheumatology  Johns Hopkins Hospital Rheumatology  Baltimore Arthritis & Rheumatology LLC  Rheumatology Associates of Baltimore  Rheumatology Associates of Baltimore  Rheumatology Associates of Baltimore  Rheumatology Associates of Baltimore  Patuxent Rheumatology Associates LLC  Roger W Marcus MD  Robert W Timmons MD  Delmarva Orthopaedic Clinic Bethesda, MarylandUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Baker CystWhat is a Baker cyst?A Baker cyst is swelling caused by fluid from the knee joint protruding to the back of the knee. The back of the knee is also referred to as the popliteal area of the knee. A Baker cyst is sometimes called a popliteal cyst. When an excess of knee joint fluid is compressed by the body weight between the bones of the knee joint, it can become trapped and separate from the joint to form the fluid-filled sac of a Baker cyst. The name of the cyst is in memory of the physician who originally described the condition, the British surgeon William Morrant Baker (1839-1896).
What causes a Baker cyst?Baker cysts are not uncommon and can be caused by virtually any cause of joint swelling (arthritis). The excess joint fluid (synovial fluid) bulges to the back of the knee to form the Baker cyst. The most common type of arthritis associated with Baker cysts is osteoarthritis, also called degenerative arthritis. Baker cysts can occur in children with juvenile arthritis of the knee. Baker cysts also can result from cartilage tears (such as a torn meniscus), rheumatoid arthritis, and other knee problems.
What are symptoms of a Baker cyst?A Baker cyst may cause no symptoms or be associated with knee pain and/or tightness behind the knee, especially when the knee is extended or fully flexed. Baker cysts are usually visible as a bulge behind the knee that is particularly noticeable on standing and when compared to the opposite uninvolved knee. They are generally soft and minimally tender. Baker cysts can become complicated by protrusion of fluid down the leg between the muscles of the calf (dissection). The cyst can rupture, leaking fluid down the inner leg to sometimes cause the appearance of a painless bruise on the inner ankle. Baker cyst dissection and rupture are frequently associated with swelling of the leg and can mimic phlebitis of the le... Recommended Reading Related to Baker CystWhat is a cyst?A cyst is a closed, saclike structure that contains fluid, gas, or semisolid material and is not a normal part of the tissue where it is located. Cysts are common and can occur anywhere in the body in people of any age. Cysts vary in size; they may be detectable only under a microscope or they can grow so large that they displace normal organs and tissues. The outer wall of a cyst is called the capsule.
What are the causes of a cyst?Cysts can arise through a variety of processes in the body, including
Most cysts arise due to the types of conditions listed above and are only preventable to the extent that the underlying ... Other Related Baker Cyst ArticlesEmergency Contact for Bethesda
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