Baker Cyst Center - The Woodlands, TX
The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands * Celeste Thomas MD  Northwest Diagnostic Clinic  Greater Houston Digestive Disease Consultant  Greater Houston Digestive Disease Consultant  Northwest Diagnostic Clinic  Northwest Diagnostic Clinic  Northwest Diagnostic Clinic Rheumatology  Northwest Diagnostic Clinic  Arif Ali MD  North Houston Rheumatology Associates  North Houston Rheumatology Associates  Qaiser Rehman MD  Asif Cochinwala MD  Abigail R Neiman MD PA  Stuart H Rosenthal MD  David E Burns MD  Dale G Halter MD  Frank R Wellborne DO  Arthritis Neck & Back Pain Center  Hillcroft Medical Clinic  Louis Berman MD  Rheumatic Disease Clinic of Houston  Louis Berman MD  University of Texas Rheumatology Clinic  Methodist Hospital Orthopedics Surgery & Sports Medicine  Methodist Hospital Orthopedics  Arthritis Clinic of Houston  Kelsey-Seybold Clinic  Kelsey-Seybold Main Campus Rheumatology  Kelsey-Seybold Main Campus Rheumatology  Texas Childrens Hospital Rheumatology  Texas Childrens Hospital Rheumatology  Texas Childrens Hospital Rheumatology  Texas Childrens Hospital Rheumatology  Houston Arthritis Associates  Houston Arthritis Associates  Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital  Rheumatology Associates Of Houston  Rheumatology Associates Of Houston  Rheumatology Associates Of Houston  Dr Kyler Knight  Namieta M Janssen MD  Philip A Waller MD  Texas Rheumatology Center  Texas Rheumatology Center  Amir A Hassan MD  Texas Gulf Coast Medical Group Clear Lake  Arun Sharma MD  Prashanth R Sunkureddi MD PA  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Clinic of Brazos Valley  Nancy A Scheinost MD  Scott & White at College Station  South Texas Medical Clinics PA Wharton  University of Texas Hospital Rheumatology  Southeast Texas Medical Associates LLP  Mary L Olsen MD PA  Lugo & Capellan MDs The Woodlands, TexasUpcoming 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 The Woodlands
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