DEAR DOCTOR K: I have a Baker’s cyst in my right knee. It has been drained twice and recurred. Are there any other treatments for it? DEAR READER: I discussed your question with my colleague, Dr.

Dear Dr. Donohue: I have been involved in sports for many years, mainly tennis and skiing. I am in my late 60s, still very active and working full time. Last spring, behind my right knee, I developed ...

I am a 59-year-old man who had a Baker’s cyst 20 years ago. It returned three years ago. I had surgery, which was supposed to take care of things. I have had it drained twice, only to have it return ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I developed a Baker’s cyst on the back of my knee several months ago. My doctor drained the fluid from it, but now it’s back. What could be causing this? What is the best way to ...

I have been running for 30 years and recently I went to the doctor complaining of right knee pain. He said I have a Baker’s cyst. He wants to drain it. Is that right? Tell me how to get rid of this?

This week we are going to discuss the common condition of the popliteal cyst of the knee. The Baker’s cyst or popliteal cyst occurs when there is too much synovial fluid within the knee as a result of ...

Pre-existing conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, cartilage tear and other knee conditions predispose to the development of a Baker’s cyst. Flexion or extension or movement in the ...