BAKER CYST
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The causes,signs and Symptoms,Treatment of Baker’s cyst
This condition involves synovial fluid accumulation which form swelling behind the knee (see picture below), a condition that can lead to severe pain when bending the knee or stretching,
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BAKER’S CYST
– Getting severe pain when bending or straightening the knee
– Swelling occurring behind the knee as in the picture below
– The leg muscles are very tight
THE SOURCE OF THIS PROBLEM
This problem occurs when fluid in the knee which known as Synovial fluid accumulates in one part of the back of the knee due to a variety of factors such as;
✓ A person with a knee injury
✓ Disease infections in the knee
✓ Arthritis problem
TEST;
Before starting treatment, the patient may undergo various tests, such as;
• Blood Test
• X-RAY test
• ULTRASOUND examination
etc
TREATMENT FOR THIS PROBLEM
– There are various ways in treating this problem due to its source such as;
• The patient undergoes special exercises to remove the tumor(physiotherapy)
• Medication uses
• Draining the Synovial fluid that has accumulated in one place
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