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🧾 What Is a Baker’s Cyst?

• A non-cancerous, fluid-filled lump that appears behind the knee.

• Often feels like a tightness or bulge, especially when the knee is extended or during activity.

• May be painless or cause aching, stiffness, or pressure.

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Causes

A Baker’s cyst usually develops due to:

• Knee joint inflammation (like arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis)

• Meniscus tears

• Overuse or injury

• Fluid leaking from the knee joint into the back of the knee

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🔍 Symptoms

• Swelling behind the knee

• Stiffness or limited knee movement

• Pain that worsens with standing, bending, or activity

• Sometimes the cyst can burst, causing sharp pain and swelling in the calf (can mimic a blood clot)

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🩻 Diagnosis

• Physical exam

• Ultrasound or MRI to confirm size and rule out other issues (like a blood clot)

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💊 Treatment

• Often no treatment needed if mild

• R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)

• Anti-inflammatory medication (like ibuprofen)

• Draining the fluid (aspiration) or steroid injections if painful or large

• Treating the underlying knee problem is key

• In rare cases, surgery is done if the cyst is persistent or causing major issues

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🚨 See a Doctor If:

• You have severe pain, redness, or swelling in your leg

• The lump grows quickly

• It interferes with movement

• You suspect it has ruptured