Bakers cyst

by Nathan Wei, MD, FACP, FACR

Nathan Wei is a board-certified rheumatologist and author of the Second Opinion Arthritis Treatment Kit. It's available exclusively at this website... not available in stores.

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Bakers cyst is a condition where synovial fluid (fluid manufactured by the lining cells of the joint capsule) accumulates in the back part of the knee joint.
Continued accumulation leads to swelling in the back of the knee and sometimes pain as well.

The fluid may also dissect downward between the muscles of the calf.

The appearance may mimic that of deep vein thrombosis.

Ultrasound and venography may be needed to differentiate the two.

Various conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and mechanical derangement of the knee may be associated with this problem..

Accumulation of synovial fluid occurs by a ball valve mechanism. Synovial fluid is forced from the front to the back of the knee and cannot flow back.

Treatment is directed at the underlying condition. Also injection of steroid into the knee joint accompanied by rest, elevation of the leg, and ice will help.

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