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 MAYO CLINIC: 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 ...

Baker’s cysts are fluid-filled lumps that form behind the knee, often signaling underlying joint issues like arthritis or injury. While they’re usually harmless, they can cause discomfort, stiffness, ...

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 ...

A Baker’s cyst is a fluid-filled lump that develops behind the knee, often linked to arthritis or cartilage tears. While some cause no discomfort, others can limit movement or even rupture.

Q: What is a Baker's cyst, and what is the best way to get rid of it? A: A Baker's cyst is a collection of fluid behind the knee. It was named after a British surgeon, William Baker, who described ...

Q: Please give me all the information you can about Baker's cysts. Thank you. -- B.K., Westbrook, Minn. A: Baker's cysts (also called popliteal cysts) result from a form of bursitis or inflammation of ...

Q: Over the past eight months, I have suffered from numbness in my right foot. On occasion, the problem goes slightly above my knee. I have seen four different medical specialists, but the conclusion, ...