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Bakers Cyst or Popliteal cyst is a localized swelling at the back of the knee. It is usually caused by an injury or condition in the knee joint which will make the back of the knee swell up increasing pressure and causing pain.
What is behind knee swelling? A swollen area that can be felt behind the knee can be caused by several different conditions. A Bakerâs cyst is a collection of synovial fluid (fluid that is present within joint spaces) that bulges out through the back of the knee joint and can be felt in the back of the knee as a lump or enlarged area.