Baker's Cyst of the knee

A baker's cyst is a common problem that occurs in the knee. A fluid collection fills the posterior of the knee and can cause pain and a tightness in the knee joint. A baker's cyst happens from arthritis or a tear in the cartilage causing the knee to produce more fluid. Treatment for a bakers cyst include heat, medication, and use of a brace are common ways of treatment. A baker's cyst can be severe if the cyst becomes large enough to compress vessels causing a possible DVT or if the cyst burst which can cause infection.