2006-08-03 01:55:55 · 4 answers · asked by Gone fishin' 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
No. Bakers cysts are actually popliteal cysts, benign swellings found behind the knee joint. They are caused by inflammation of the synovium around the knee, resulting ultimately in a palpable and cystic swelling that can be felt at the popliteal area behind the knee. Most baker's cysts maintain this direct communication with the synovial cavity of the knee, but sometimes, the new cyst pinches off. A Baker's cyst can rupture and produce acute pain behind the knee and in the calf and swelling of the calf muscles.
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2006-08-03 02:01:30 · answer #1 · answered by boingo 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No they are cysts behind the knees - baker's used to be the most prevalent victims....
2006-08-03 01:59:51 · answer #2 · answered by Jamie, FNP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it looks like anyone else who does heavy lifting, bending, etc., in their job are prone to it.
It's like carpal tunnel for the legs!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baker%27s_Cyst
2006-08-03 02:00:38 · answer #3 · answered by pynkbyrd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2006-08-03 01:58:22 · answer #4 · answered by lifes_heart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋