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 ...

A Baker’s cyst is a sac of fluid that forms behind the knee. Although they often resolve independently, exercises, home remedies, and other treatments may be required if they are painful or limit ...

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, or popliteal cyst, is a fluid filled swelling that develops on the back of a person’s knee. Occasionally, Baker’s cysts may rupture, potentially leading to pain and swelling. Baker’s ...

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, ...