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Popliteal Cyst: Etiology, Diagnosis and Management, a Current Concept Review
Arash Sharafatvaziri1,2, Yalda Farahmand1, Fardis Vosoughi1
1Department of Orthopedics, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract:
A popliteal cyst, also referred to as a Baker's cyst, is among the most common cystic lesions encountered around the knee joint in orthopedic practice, resulting from distension of the gastrocnemius-semimembranosus bursa within the popliteal fossa and is typically filled with synovial fluid. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is widely used to detect and characterize these cysts. Various invasive and non-invasive therapeutic strategies have been described for the management of Baker's cysts. This review summarizes the clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and current management approaches for popliteal cysts.
Level Of Evidence:
V.
