Another example would be an athlete with a popliteal cyst/Baker’s cyst behind the knee which started during a round of tennis. The patient pivoted and turned and the knee was injured.

Local News Popliteal cysts (baker’s cysts) By Mark Mcdonald | Columnist UPDATED: February 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM MST ...

A knee cyst, also known as a popliteal cyst, is a fluid-filled lump that usually causes swelling behind the knee. The knee cyst can become painful when a person attempts to bend or extend the knee ...

A: Baker's cysts (also called popliteal cysts) result from a form of bursitis or inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a flat, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion to reduce friction.

The popliteal lymph nodes are behind the knee. Conditions such as infections and autoimmune conditions can cause swelling, but it is rarely due to cancer. Learn more.

The result is a Baker’s, or popliteal, cyst. Although these cysts usually are not dangerous, they may be accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms, including swelling, pain and stiffness in the knee.

The popliteal pulse is behind your knees. It's a good way to check whether blood is flowing properly to your legs and feet.

Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is a rare blood vessel condition that is most likely to develop in young male athletes. It causes pain while walking, which improves while at rest.