Baker Cyst Center - South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco * Burlingame Pacifica Medical Group  David L Kneapler MD  Peninsula Medical Group  UC Davis Rheumatology  Ephraim P Engleman MD  UCSF Rheumatology  Michael K Chan MD  Mercy Doctors Medical Group  SOAR Medical  Michael P Stevens MD  Peninsula Medical Center San Mateo Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation  Weitz Medical Management  Thomas A McDermott MD  Pacific Rheumatology Associates  Nancy Lee Carteron MD FACR  Pacific Rheumatology Associates  Pacific Heights Medical Group  Pacific Rheumatology Associates  Pacific Heights Medical Group  Internal Medicine  Robert J Deitz MD  UCSF VA Medical Center  Richard R Fong MD  Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center  Umesh Sab MD  SOAR Sports Orthopedic & Rehabilitation  SOAR Sports Orthopedic & Rehabilitation  East Bay Rheumatology  Menlo Medical Clinic  Peter H Stein MD  Medical Specialties Clinic  Medical Specialties Clinic  Medical Specialties Clinic  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Medical Specialties  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Medical Specialties  Stanford University Medical Center  Ernest I Katler MD  Joan T Campagna MD  Nishio & Sharma MD  Nishio & Sharma MD  Camino Medical Group Mountain View Clinic  Camino Medical Group Mountain View Clinic  Barry E Shibuya MD  Fremont Medical Group  John Muir Medical Center Hospitalist  Northern California Arthritis Center  Northern California Arthritis Center  Northern California Arthritis Center  Northern California Arthritis Center  Northern California Arthritis Center  Northern California Arthritis Center  Ronald G Connolly MD  Kaiser Permanente Medical Group Rheumatology  Arthritis and Rheumatology Center  G Ang-Fonte MD  Washington Arthritis Center  Kaiser Santa Clara Rheumatology  Hisaka Ohmoto & Charlene Hu MDs  Arthritis Care Center  Arthritis & Rheumatism Center  Arthritis & Rheumatism Center  Arthritis & Rheumatism Center  Feng Lee & Restifo MD  Feng Lee & Restifo MD  Feng Lee & Restifo MD  Bruce J Dreyfuss MD  KPMC Santa Teresa Medical Center Rheumatology  Lester Miller MD  Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Soquel Ave  Joan V Barber MD  Thaila Ramanujam MD  Lisa B Kremer MD  Northern California Medical Associates  Gerlie L Papillion MD  UC Davis Specialty Clinic  Albert A Ferrari MD  Kaiser Stockton Rheumatology  Kaiser Stockton Rheumatology  Kaiser Stockton Rheumatology  Monterey Joint Replacement & Sports Medicine  Woodland Healthcare Clinic  Heart Institute  Arthritis Center  Arthritis Center  Raul J Romea MD  Mercy Medical Group Medical Specialties  UC Davis Medical Group Internal & Family Practice Clinic  UC Davis Medical Group Internal & Family Practice Clinic  Sutter Medical Foundation Subspecialty  Sutter Medical Foundation Subspecialty  Midtown Internal Medicine Group  Douglas E Roberts MD  Sacramento Rheumatology Consultants  Sacramento Rheumatology Consultants  Kaiser Permanente  Kanwal Khanna MD  Sutter Gould Medical Foundation South San Francisco, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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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 South San Francisco
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