Baker's Cyst Flashcards

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Where are baker’s cysts found?

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Present as swelling in the popliteal fossa (inferior and medial)

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MOI for a baker’s cyst

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Herniation of synovial membrane through joint capsule

Egress of fluid flow through a normal communication to gastrocnemius-semimembranosus bursa

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Baker’s cysts in children

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Common, M>F, medial > lateral

Surgery is rarely indicated as most will resolve in 10-20 months

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Baker’s cysts in adults

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frequently associated with meniscal tears and chondral injury
Can mimic a DVT when enlarged or when it ruptures can mimic thrombophlebitis

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Common s/s of baker’s cyst

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post. knee pain, knee stiffness, swelling or mass behind the knee

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Tx of baker’s cyst

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tx underlying pathology
knee joint steroid injections
PT for compression
Surgery: high incidence of recurrence

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What is Foucher’s sign?

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Indicates a baker’s cyst because the mass disappears once you bend the knee

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