U.S. News & World Report: Understanding Knee Cysts
Posted on Apr 20, 2020 9:29am PDT
A KNEE CYST, ALSO KNOWN as a popliteal cyst, is a fluid-filled lump that
usually causes swelling behind the knee. The condition can lead to a feeling
of tightness around the knee. It can also result in restricted movement
of the leg.
The
knee cyst can become painful when a person attempts to bend or extend the knee –
which is problematic since these are required movements for walking. But
knowing what to look for and when to seek treatment are essential factors
in ensuring that knee cysts don’t prevent people from living otherwise
active and healthy lives.
Knee cysts typically don't pop up out of nowhere. This condition usually
results from another problem that affects the knee joint, such as a cartilage
injury, arthritis or another inflammatory disease. So, treating the primary
source of the problem can often lessen or eradicate the knee cyst symptoms.
Even though a knee cyst may not lead to any long-term damage, it can cause
a lot of discomfort to the person dealing with one.
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