Baker's Cyst

A Baker's cyst is a swelling behind the knee that may develop . It is generally found that the lubricating fluid inside the knee joint which is filled with fluid . There is an underlying problem with your knee such as osteoarthritis , if it occurs the most . Symptoms of pain behind the knee , swelling and heaviness can include . Rarely , a Baker 's Cyst ( split open ) cleavage and a deep vein thrombosis can cause similar symptoms . A Baker's cyst often gets better by itself , and time disappears. However , if you have symptoms associated with the different treatments that can help .

The first diagram below illustrates a typical normal knee joint looking from the side.

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