Arthroscopic Decompression of a Popliteal Cyst
Background: Popliteal (Baker) cysts are enlarged gastrocnemius-semimembranosus bursae leading to swelling in the popliteal fossa.Surgical decompression and capsulectomy is the definitive treatment Batting Gloves for symptomatic cysts with arthroscopic or open decompression.Arthroscopic decompression is minimally invasive, entails lower risks, and a