Baker Cyst Center - Dale City, VA
Dale City 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 Dale City * Arthritis Care Center PC  Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease Associates PC  Matthew O Swartz MD  Bone Health Diagnostic  General Internal Medicine Group  Paul Rochmis MD  Margaret Gradzka MD  Nicholson & Schwartz MDs  Nicholson & Schwartz MDs  Nita Sumida MD PLLC  Alben G Goldstein MD  Arthritis Center of Northern VA  Arthritis Center of Northern VA  Drs Nguyen Saba Gospodinoff & Chou  Reston Rheumatology & Arthritis Center  Drs Nguyen Saba Gospodinoff & Chou  Drs Nguyen Saba Gospodinoff & Chou  Drs Nguyen Saba Gospodinoff & Chou  Arthritis & Pain Center  Stewart E Kohler MD  Arthritis & Pain Center  Norman Levin MD  Jennifer Odutola MD  Arthritis Specialists of Winchester PC  Gregory A Kujala MD  Arthritis Specialists Ltd  VA Physicians Inc Rheumatology  VA Physicians Inc Rheumatology  VA Physicians Inc Rheumatology  Premier Health Care Associates  Premier Health Care Associates  Arthritis Specialists Ltd  Titus Hendrix Turner Pahle & Christensen MDs  Medical College of Virginia  Bernard Wittkamp MD  Arthritis Specialists Ltd  Arthritis Specialists Ltd  Arthritis Specialists Ltd  Chesapeake Medical Group Family Practice  Albemarle Arthritis Associates  Albemarle Arthritis Associates  Albemarle Arthritis Associates  Rheumatology Clinic  Rheumatology Clinic  Rheumatology Clinic  Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Disease Clinic Dale City, VirginiaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-27
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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 CystIntroductionWhile the patient's history and physical examination are the building blocks of making a medical diagnosis, the ability to peer inside the body can be a powerful tool. Ultrasound is an imaging technique that provides that ability to medical practitioners. What is an ultrasound?Ultrasound produces sound waves that are beamed into the body causing return echoes that are recorded to "visualize" structures beneath the skin. The ability to measure different echoes reflected from a variety of tissues allows a shadow picture to be constructed. The technology is especially accurate at seeing the interface between solid and fluid filled spaces. These are actually the same principles that allow SONAR on boats to see the bottom of the ocean. What is ultrasonography?Ultrasonography is body imaging using ultrasound in medical diagnosis. A skilled ultrasound technician is able to... Other Related Baker Cyst ArticlesEmergency Contact for Dale City
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