Baker Cyst Center - Saint Peters, MO
Saint Peters 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 Saint Peters * BJC Medical Group Arthritis Specialists  Arthritis Consultants  Arthritis Consultants  Chesterfield Internal Medicine & Rheumatology LLC  Chesterfield Internal Medicine & Rheumatology LLC  Medical Specialists of St Luke's  Clinic of Internal Medicine  Robert C Uchiyama MD  Barnes West Medical Consultants  Preventive Medicine Inc  Arthritis Consultants  St Louis Medical Clinic  St Louis Medical Clinic  Rheumatology & Internal Medicine Associates  Rheumatology & Internal Medicine Associates  John B Costello MD  North County Internal Medicine & Rheumatology  North County Internal Medicine & Rheumatology  North County Internal Medicine & Rheumatology  Rainbow Pediatrics  Ronald J Auclair MD  Esse Health Watson Road Pediatrics  Clayton Medical Associates PC  Clayton Medical Associates PC  Kongsak Tanphaichitr MD  Saint Louis ConnectCare  Southwest Medical Center  Caciolo Clinic  Maryland Medical Group  Washington University Rheumatology  Washington University Rheumatology  University Personal Physicians  University Internists of St Louis Inc  University Personal Physicians  Barnes Jewish Hospital Rheumatology Dept  Washington University Rheumatology  Washington University Rheumatology  Barnes Jewish Hospital Rheumatology Dept  Central Medical Group  SLU Rheumatology  SLU Rheumatology  SLU Rheumatology  SLU Rheumatology  SLU Rheumatology  SLU Rheumatology  Sanjay Ghosh MD  Jefferson Multi-Specialty Group  Chands Medical Office Saint Peters, MissouriUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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 Saint Peters
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