Baker's cyst rupture

March 2018 | by EMauthor


•Baker’s cyst results from herniation of the synovial membrane into the Popliteal fossa in patients with arthritic knees

•When it ruptures it causes knee/calf pain with calf tenderness. This can mimic DVT

•History of previous swelling in the Popliteal fossa should be an indication

•If in doubt treat as suspected DVT





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