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2. BAKER’S CYSTS (POPLITEAL

CYSTS)

• a cyst can cause aching or tenderness when exercising.

• cyst can press on a blood vessel, which can lead to swelling

leg

• cyst may burst (rupture) and release joint fluid into calf

muscle - very painful.

• cyst may not need treatment, but if it does the extra fluid

can be drawn out using a syringe and a steroid solution

can be injected into it.