Popliteal cysts often do not cause any symptoms or problems. They are usually seen when there is other damage to the knee, either the cartilage, the meniscus, or inflammation in the knee such as ...

Meniscal cysts were first described by Ebner [] in 1904. Their incidence ranges from 1% to 22%. [56,57,58] Several theories have been proposed regarding cyst etiology, including traumatic origin ...

X-rays will not show the cyst or a meniscal tear, but they will show other problems that may be present, including arthritis. MRIs can help see the cyst and look for any meniscal injury.

Dear Running Doc: I run 25 miles a week and all of a sudden I developed pain on the medial joint line of my knee; no injury. As a 30-year-old female, running is a big part of my life, so I went to … ...

Causes of Back of Knee Pain When Extending Baker’s (Popliteal) Cyst. Baker’s cysts are a relatively common occurrence. They ...

Researchers from Turkey evaluated a new arthroscopic technique to treat lateral parameniscal cysts in 20 patients and found it conserved meniscal tissue, allowed easier handling of instruments and ...

I developed a Baker’s cyst on the back of it that is the size of a tennis ball. I have gone to an orthopedic doctor and had an ultrasound and x-rays done, but nothing showed up.

“The meniscus is still functional in many cases, and they may be totally unrelated to the patient's chief complaint or presenting knee symptoms. Address the actual pain source.