Causes And Risk Factors Of A Baker's Cyst

Other Knee Problems

There are some other conditions that might affect the knee that can contribute to the development of a Baker's cyst. Basically, anything that causes inflammation in the knee increase the risk of an individual developing a Baker's cyst. Bursitis is an excess of swelling that may occur from overuse of a joint. Patellar subluxation involves the abnormal movement of the kneecap. An infection may also occur beneath the kneecap. Each of these other knee problems has been shown to give individuals an increased risk of experiencing the formation of a Baker's cyst.