Are Baker’s Cysts the Result of Other Underlying Conditions?
Oct 26, 2012 · Also, be aware that in addition to symptoms of knee swelling, pain and stiffness, in some cases a Baker's cyst can rupture, resulting in sudden calf pain and swelling. A ruptured Baker's cyst may be mistaken for a blood clot in the leg, or deep vein thrombosis, a serious condition that requires immediate medical treatment.
Athletes & Baker's Cysts - Mayo Clinic News Network
Jun 14, 2013 · Summertime has many of us getting out and getting more active once again. That means we may see some of the maladies that come with aggressive exercise. Mayo Clinicorthopedic surgeonDiane Dahm, M.D., says a common concern is a Baker's cyst, also known as a popliteal (pop-lih-teel) cyst. It's basically just an out-pouching of fluid on the back …
Mayo Clinic Minute: How often should you wash your hair?
Apr 9, 2024 · To shampoo or not to shampoo? That might be your question each time you head into the shower. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says, when it comes to the scalp and the hair, there's a new trend online where shampooing less is preferred.
Meniscal Tears Among the Most Common of Knee Injuries
Feb 1, 2013 · Meniscal Tears Among the Most Common of Knee Injuries. February 1, 2013. Dear Mayo Clinic: I am 77 years old and have knee pain that I suspect is a torn meniscus.