Baker Cyst Center - El Monte, CA
El Monte 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 El Monte * Health Care Partners Arcadia  Drs Fauble & Tan  E Robert Harris MD  Facey Medical Group San Gabriel  Alexander A Maglunog MD  Jimmy H Hwang MD  Naveen Raja DO  Joseph I Sandler MD & Cynthia C Sandler PhD  Dean T Noritake MD  Dean T Noritake MD  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Medical Center  O'Connor & Brown MDs  O'Connor & Brown MDs  Congress Medical Associates  Samy Metyas MD  USC Rheumatology Dept  USC Internal Medicine  USC Rheumatology Dept  White Memorial Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Medical Center  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Medical Center  Stephen L Bland MD  Medical Group Inc  Sam Miguel Clinic  Waggdy W Kades MD  Lakewood Primary Care  Talbert Medical Group  Young R Kim MD  Verdugo Rheumatology Medical Group  MD-Pro Health Partners  Premiere Plastic Surgery  Great Health Medical Center  Nancy F Godfrey MD  Jaffar A Tremazi MD  Assa Weinberg MD  Beach Orthopedic Associates  Valerius Medical Group & Research Ctr  Healthcare Partners Atlantic Avenue  Lakeside Medical Associates  Inland Rheumatology Medical Group  Harbor Arthritis & Medical Clinic  William H Hong MD  Purnell Kirkland MD  International Center for Joint Disorders  Elayne K Garber MD  Katherine Neumann MD  David S Silver MD Inc  Stuart L Silverman MD  Marilyn A Solsky MD  Alan W Weinberger MD  Kevin Yousefi MD  Allan L Metzger MD FACP  Beverly Medical Associates  Beverly Medical Associates  Renee Z Rinaldi MD & Dahlia Carr MD  Medical Group of Beverly Hills  Seymour Levine MD  Cedars-Sinai Medical Group Rheumatology  Renee Z Rinaldi MD & Dahlia Carr MD  Cedars-Sinai Medical Group Rheumatology  Arash Horizon MD  Harbor UCLA Medical Foundation  Harbor UCLA Medical Foundation  Harbor UCLA Medical Foundation  Joel Schneider MD  Barry S Unger MD  Lalitha Ananth MD  Gharoon Panahi MD  James R Ryba MD Inc  Pacific Arthritis Care Center  Pacific Arthritis Care Center  James G Gitlin MD  Solomon Forouzesh MD  Bruce L Miller MD  Krishan S Khurana MD  Marilyn G Myers MD  Rodney Bluestone Medical Corporation  CA Institute for Fibromyalgia  Kaiser Permanente Harbor City Mixed Specialties  Kaiser Permanente Harbor City Mixed Specialties  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Torrance Specialty  Drs Fan Lee & Wollaston  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Torrance Specialty  Paul Hyoun Kim MD  Drs Fan Lee & Wollaston  Drs Fan Lee & Wollaston  Christine Thai MD  Inland Rheumatology Medical Group  Inland Rheumatology Medical Group  Inland Rheumatology Medical Group  Chaparral Medical Group  Ungsana Ukarapong MD  David D Oh MD  Arthritis Treatment Center  Arthritis Treatment Center El Monte, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-28
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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 El Monte
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