DEAR DOCTOR K: I have a Baker’s cyst in my right knee. It has been drained twice and recurred. Are there any other treatments for it? DEAR READER: I discussed your question with my colleague, Dr.

I have been running for 30 years and recently I went to the doctor complaining of right knee pain. He said I have a Baker’s cyst. He wants to drain it. Is that right? Tell me how to get rid of this?

Q: I just found out I have a Baker’s cyst. Is it serious? How is it treated? A: A Baker’s cyst is a fluid-filled sac that can form in the popliteal space, the hollow at the back of the knee joint. A ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: About four months ago, a bulge appeared behind my right knee. It didn’t hurt at first, but then it started to give me a little pain. I saw a doctor. He poked around and finally said ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: I have been involved in sports for many years, mainly tennis and skiing. I am in my late 60s, still very active and working full time. Last spring, behind my right knee, I developed ...

Pre-existing conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, cartilage tear and other knee conditions predispose to the development of a Baker’s cyst. Flexion or extension or movement in the ...

Oh, the joys of getting older: experience, wisdom, perspective – and swollen, painful joints. A Baker’s cyst, a fluid-filled sac that causes a feeling of tightness behind the knee, can be a reminder ...

Paul G. Donohue M.D. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: About four months ago, a bulge appeared behind my right knee. It didn't hurt at first, but then it started to give me a little pain. I saw a doctor. He poked ...

A Baker’s cyst is a sac of fluid that forms behind the knee. Although they often resolve independently, exercises, home remedies, and other treatments may be required if they are painful or limit ...

A Baker’s cyst, or popliteal cyst, is a fluid filled swelling that develops on the back of a person’s knee. Occasionally, Baker’s cysts may rupture, potentially leading to pain and swelling. Baker’s ...

Aches and pains are common, especially if you exercise or have a physical job. But when that pain becomes centralized in one area, it might be time to do something about it. One such mild to moderate ...