Introduction
Physical Therapy in Hazle Township for Knee
Welcome to FYZICAL Hazleton's patient resource about Popliteal Cysts.
A popliteal cyst, also called a Baker's cyst, is a soft, often painless bump that develops
on the back of the knee. A cyst is usually nothing more than a bag of fluid. These cysts occur most often when the knee is damaged due to arthritis, gout, injury, or inflammation in the lining of the knee joint. Surgical treatment may be successful when the actual cause of the cyst is addressed. Otherwise, the cyst can come back again.
This guide will help you understand:
- how a popliteal cyst develops
- why a cyst can cause problems
- what can be done for the condition