Baker Cyst Center - Lakeland, FL
Lakeland 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 Lakeland * Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Clark & Daughtrey Medical Group PA  Bond Clinic PA  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Tampa Medical Group PA  Tampa Medical Group PA  Tampa Medical Group PA  Tampa Medical Group PA  Tampa Medical Group PA  Bay Area Athritis and Osteoprosis  USF Physicians Group  Bernard F Germain MD  USF Physicians Group  USF Physicians Group  USF Physicians Group  Peter Davis Health Center  Edgard Janer MD  S A Zarabadi DO  Carolyn S Connelly MD PA  Osteoporosis & Rheumatology Center of Tampa Bay  Osteoporosis & Rheumatology Center of Tampa Bay  Charles L Clay DO  Elizabeth H Zable MD  Central Florida Arthritis  Shanthy Purushotham MD  Rheumatology Associates of Central Florida PA  Rheumatology Associates of Central Florida PA  Rheumatology Associates of Central Florida PA  Orlando Arthritis Institute  Allergy Immunology & Rheumatology  Gopal Basisht MD & Saroj Basisht MD  Mitchell Lowenstein MD  Mitchell Lowenstein MD  Arthritis Clinic  Florida Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center  Florida Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center  Sarasota Arthritis Center  Gary Montsdeoca MD  Antony G Sankoorikal MD  Fred H Hyer MD  Gary D Sladek MD  Arthritis Associates  Leslie A Goodman MD  Arthritis Associates PA  Lake Rheumatology  St Petersburg Arthritis Center  Robert W Levin MD  Howard S Buchoff MD  Jeffrey J Elston MD  Joseph S Schwartz MD  Arthritis Rheumatism Associates  Arthritis Rheumatism Associates  Diagnostic Clinic Largo  Michelle Spuza Milord & G S DeSilva MDs FACR  Michelle Spuza Milord & G S DeSilva MDs FACR  Penninsula Arthritis Associates  Suncoast Internal Medicine Consultants  Suncoast Internal Medicine Consultants  Intercoastal Medical Group Rheumatology  Intercoastal Medical Group Rheumatology  Florida Arthritis Center  Sarasota Arthritis Center  Sarasota Arthritis Center  Sarasota Arthritis Center  Sarasota Arthritis Center  Sarasota Arthritis Center  Sarasota Arthritis Center  Victoria L Torralba MD  David I Greenfield MD  Kala Seshadri MD & Sash S Seshadri MD  Stephen A Bookbinder MD  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Care Center PA  Thomas E Lafferty MD  Disa G Sacks MD & Robert E Barden MD  Space Coast Rheumatology & Arthritis PA  Bruce M Milburn MD  Space Coast Rheumatology & Arthritis PA  MIMA Rheumatology  OMNI Healthcare Rheumatology  MIMA Rheumatology  Osler Medical Inc  Coronado Rheumatology Care  Internal Medicine Associates  Internal Medicine Associates Cape Coral  K Ranjit Fernando MD Lakeland, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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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 Lakeland
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