Baker Cyst Center - Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis * Hennepin County Medical Center  Charles A Rogers MD  HealthPartners Riverside Clinic Rheumatology  HealthPartners Riverside Clinic Rheumatology  Park Nicollet Clinic Rheumatology  Park Nicollet Clinic Rheumatology  Park Nicollet Clinic Rheumatology  Park Nicollet Clinic Rheumatology  Park Nicollet Clinic Rheumatology  Park Nicollet Clinic Rheumatology  St Paul Rheumatology PA  St Paul Rheumatology PA  Erskine M Caperton MD PA  Arthritis & Rheumatology Consultants PA  Arthritis & Rheumatology Consultants PA  Arthritis & Rheumatology Consultants PA  Arthritis & Rheumatology Consultants PA  Arthritis & Rheumatology Consultants PA  Arthritis & Rheumatology Consultants PA  Arthritis & Rheumatology Consultants PA  Arthritis & Rheumatology Consultants PA  Arthritis & Rheumatology Consultants PA  Arthritis & Rheumatology Consultants PA  Arthritis & Rheumatology Consultants PA  F Douglas Whiting MD  Allina Medical Clinic Coon Rapids  United Medical Specialties St Paul  Allina Medical Clinic  Metropolitan Medical Associates  Health Partners Specialty Center  MD Care  Rivers Edge Hospital & Clinic  CentraCare Clinic River Campus  Mayo Clinic Rheumatology Minneapolis, MinnesotaMinneapolis is the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Hennepin County. The city lies on both banks of the Mississippi River, just north of the river's confluence with the Minnesota River, and adjoins Saint Paul, the state's capital. Known as the Twin Cities, these two form the core of Minneapolis-St. Paul.
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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 Minneapolis
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