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  • The knee contains sacs of fluid, called bursa, that help to cushion the joint and reduce friction between the structures around it.
  • A Baker's cyst is a swelling on the back of the knee, caused by a build-up of excess fluid inside the bursa.
  • Treatment may include rest, physiotherapy, draining the fluid, cortisone injections and treating the underlying cause.

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Reviewed on: 02-07-2018