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Harry Porterover 3 years ago

What are potential complications of a Baker's cyst?

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Complications of Baker’s Cyst • Compartment Syndrome; a medical emergency characterized by intense pain radiating to foot and toes which requires immediate surgery • Blockage of popliteal artery; leads to reduced blood flow to lower leg and foot, it can be treated with steroid injections and arthrocentesis • Trapping of tibial artery; leads to weakness of foot and knee, numbness behind the leg and calf pain, it can be treated with steroid injections and arthrocentesis

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