What is Baker's cyst?

Baker's cyst, also known as a popliteal cyst, is a buildup of joint fluid (synovial fluid) that forms behind the knee.

How do members experience Baker's cyst?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Baker's cyst*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Baker's cyst*

Who has Baker's cyst on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 1
30s 3
40s 14
50s 25
60s 31
70+ 12

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 19
Female 68