Baker Cyst Center - Euless, TX
Euless 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 Euless * Iman Ali MD  Mid Cities Arthritis Clinic  Carlos Kier MD  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  North Hills Rheumatology  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatic & Connective Tissue Disease Clinic  Medical Clinic of North Texas PA  John Joseph MD & Mohan Penmetcha MD  John Joseph MD & Mohan Penmetcha MD  UT Southwestern Medical Center Clinical Cardiology  Harris Center Rheumatology  Harris Center Rheumatology  Rheumatology Associates  MCNT/Fort Worth Clinic  MCNT/Fort Worth Clinic  Marilynn G Punaro MD  David Rosenstock MD  UNT Health Science Internal Medicine Rheumatology Division  UNT Health Science Internal Medicine Rheumatology Division  UNT Health Science Internal Medicine Rheumatology Division  Arthritis Centers Of Texas  Arthritis Centers Of Texas  Arthritis Centers Of Texas  Arthritis Centers Of Texas  Arthritis Centers Of Texas  Arthritis Centers Of Texas  Arthritis Centers Of Texas  Arthritis Consultation Center  Arthritis Consultation Center  Park Cities DDA  Arthritis Care & Research Center  Leyka M Barbosa MD  Jessica Procter MD  Allan Duby MD  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Lige Rushing Jr. MD  Southwest Rheumatology  Scott Zashin MD  Arthritis Care & Diagnostic Center  Arthritis Care & Diagnostic Center  Texas Medical & Surgical Associates PA  Texas Medical & Surgical Associates PA  Huguley Medical Associates  Dallas Diagnostic Association  Dan A Axthelm MD  Medical Clinic of North Texas  Jonathan D Reyes MD  John Lavery MD  Texoma Arthritis Clinic PA  H S Eugene Fung MD Euless, TexasUpcoming 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 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 Euless
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