The gastrocnemius muscle is a complex muscle that is fundamentally involved in walking
and posture. It affects the entire lower limb and the movement of the hip and the lumbar …

Background: Treatment methods for popliteal cysts have varied over the past several
decades and have posed challenges to providers as recurrences were frequent. With …

Introduction The optimal arthroscopic management for popliteal cyst decompression
remains uncertain, with ongoing debate between preserving the cyst wall or completely …

Background Baker's cyst is the most common cystic disease of the knee, and a fast and
accurate diagnosis of Baker's cyst is essential for a better management. Ultrasound is a …

Purpose Arthroscopy in popliteal cyst surgery enables addressing all components of its
pathomechanism: the cyst wall, valvular mechanism, and concomitant intra-articular …

Introduction: Patients with posterior knee swellings are commonly encountered in clinical
practice with the vast majority referred for an ultrasound scan to assess for a clinically …

Objective To compare the clinical efficacy and safety of arthroscopic internal drainage for the
treatment of unicameral popliteal cysts with or without cyst wall resection. Methods This was …

The authors present a case of a Baker's cyst in the right leg of an 86-year-old woman, whose
presentation was more typical for a deep venous thrombosis. Both conditions have …

Bone and joint infections are difficult to manage and cause serious morbidity and mortality in
the older adult. These range from native joint infections, to osteomyelitis, to prosthetic joint …

Popliteal cysts, often referred to as Baker's cysts, are a common occurrence in the adult
knee. Although controversy exists as to the exact indications for treatment, these structures …