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 ...

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.

Q: I just found out I have a Baker’s cyst. Is it serious? How is it treated? A: A Baker’s cyst is a fluid-filled sac that can form in the popliteal space, the hollow at the back of the knee joint. A ...

BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your latest health questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or X (formerly known as Twitter). Jeanne writes, "I have a Baker's ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 80 and in very good physical shape. I walk 10-20 miles or more on hiking trails weekly, even though I have a pacemaker. I fell down our stairs hauling boxes and hurt my knee. I ...

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 a very common problem in the knee which is often misunderstood and is sometimes difficult to resolve, the Baker’s cyst. The Baker’s cyst or popliteal cyst is also ...

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 ...

Q. I was diagnosed with a “Baker’s cyst.” My leg is swollen from my calf to my ankle. It’s very painful–yet my doctor says one doesn’t remove this kind of cyst? A. Your Baker’s cyst is not the kind of ...

Aches and pains are common, especially if you exercise or have a physical job. But when that pain becomes centralized in one area, it might be time to do something about it. One such mild to moderate ...

Baker's cyst is a membrane-lined sac of fluid that forms behind a person's knee. There is fluid that is normally in the knee joint used to lubricate the joint, much as oil is used to prevent friction ...