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What Causes Small Lump Around Tendon Behind Knee With Stiffness?
Hello, I have a small lump around the tendons in the back of my leg behind the knee. Over the past 3 days my leg is getting stiff probably because the lump is growing inside.what could this be? I do workout regularly but this has never happend before. Thanks,Anthony
Thu, 29 May 2014
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
Hi. This looks to be a Morent Baker cyst , so classical by its position.
Please consult an Orthopedic Surgeon for clinical examination , which is very important in this situation and request for an MRI to supplement the diagnosis.
The treatment will depend upon the findings ; go for it as suggested .
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
Hi. This looks to be a Morent Baker cyst , so classical by its position.
Please consult an Orthopedic Surgeon for clinical examination , which is very important in this situation and request for an MRI to supplement the diagnosis.
The treatment will depend upon the findings ; go for it as suggested .
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