Baker's Cyst Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Baker’s cyst also known as?
A
Popliteal cyst
2
Q
What is a Baker’s cyst?
A
Accumulation of joint synovial fluids outside the knee joint - distension of gastrocnemius-semimembranosus bursa
3
Q
What are the types of Baker’s cyst?
A
Primary
Secondary
4
Q
What is a primary Baker’s cyst?
A
No underlying pathology
Commonly seen in children
5
Q
What is a secondary Baker’s cyst?
A
Due to underlying condition
Commonly seen in adults
6
Q
What are the risk factors for a Baker’s cyst?
A
Knee joint trauma
Knee arthritis
7
Q
What are the features of Baker’s cyst?
A
Lump behind the knee
Knee pain
Leg swelling
8
Q
How is a Baker’s cyst managed?
A
Supportive
- analgesia
Treat underlying cause
