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What Causes Pain And Swelling Behind The Knees?

I have tri compartmental arthritis and a frayed meniscus, and am experiencing swelling behind my knee, with a degree of pain. I do have a Bakers cyst as well. I get some relief when I stretch it, is this wise? I am also icing it. But I play tennis and want to continue to do so, when it s not in an acute phase.
Fri, 14 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Swelling and pain behind the knee are due to bakers cyst formation as result of Tricompartmental osteoarthritis.

Fluid formed as result of osteoarthritis goes behind the knee and forms fluid filled cyst which we call baker cyst. Diagnosis needs to be confirmed by Ultrasound of the popliteal fossa.

X-ray of knee anteroposterior and lateral views confirms osteoarthritis. You should avoid squatting and crossed leg sitting. You can play tennis if pain permits.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Jayesh Vaza, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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What Causes Pain And Swelling Behind The Knees?

Hi, Swelling and pain behind the knee are due to bakers cyst formation as result of Tricompartmental osteoarthritis. Fluid formed as result of osteoarthritis goes behind the knee and forms fluid filled cyst which we call baker cyst. Diagnosis needs to be confirmed by Ultrasound of the popliteal fossa. X-ray of knee anteroposterior and lateral views confirms osteoarthritis. You should avoid squatting and crossed leg sitting. You can play tennis if pain permits. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Jayesh Vaza, Orthopaedic Surgeon