Baker Cyst Center - Meriden, CT
Meriden 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 Meriden * Micha Abeles MD & Aryeh Abeles MD  Micha Abeles MD & Aryeh Abeles MD  Grove Hill Medical Center Rheumatology  Christopher K Manning MD  Nicholas Formica MD  Daniel Belin MD  Robert Lang MD PC  Connecticut Medical Group  Woodland Physician Associates Inc  UCHC Center for Osteoporosis  UCHC Center for Osteoporosis  UCHC Center for Osteoporosis  CT Multispecialty Group Rheumatology  CT Multispecialty Group Rheumatology  Greco & Conti-Kelly MDs  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Steven Isaacs MD  Woodland Physician Associates Inc  Woodland Physician Associates Inc  Woodland Physician Associates Inc  New Haven Rheumatology PC  New Haven Rheumatology PC  New Haven Rheumatology PC  New Haven Rheumatology PC  Arthritis Center Of Connecticut  Guilford Internal Medicine Group  Yale University School of Medicine Rheumatology  Rheumatology Associates of New Haven  Connecticut Medical Group  Rheumatology Associates of New Haven  Dr Robert Rudnicki  Connecticut Medical Group  Yale University School of Medicine Rheumatology  Yale University School of Medicine Rheumatology  Yale University School of Medicine Rheumatology  Yale University School of Medicine Rheumatology  Yale University School of Medicine Rheumatology  Farmington Valley Arthritis & Rheumatology LLC  Center For Arthritis at Waterbury Hospital  Center For Arthritis at Waterbury Hospital  Stephen J Moses MD LLC  Rheumatology & Allergy Institute of CT  Yasmin Kassam MD  Clinical Research Consulting LLC  Arthritis & Allergy Associates PC  Arthritis & Allergy Associates PC  Arthritis & Allergy Associates PC  Alan M Spagnola MD  Fairfield County Medical Group PC  Hampden County Physician Associates LLC  Rheumatology & Internal Medicine Associates  Rheumatology & Internal Medicine Associates  Joao M A Nascimento MD  Arthritis & Internal Medicine Assoc  Robert E Levin MD  Richard Roseff MD  DOPS Rheumatology  DOPS Rheumatology  Danbury Orthopedic Associates  Arthritis Associates of Connecticut & New York  Kenneth J Lippman MD FACR  Fairfield County Allergy Asthma & Immunology Assoc  Norwalk Medical Group PC  Norwalk Medical Group PC  Norwalk Medical Group PC  Shoreline Medical LLP  Soundview Medical Associates  Internal Medicine Associates Darien  Stamford Arthritis Care LLC  Richard L Danehower MD  Richard L Danehower MD Meriden, ConnecticutUpcoming Local Events2012-06-17
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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 Meriden
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