Department of Orthopaedics, Rochdale Infirmary, Whitehall Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, UK Correspondence to: Mr Guha, Department of Orthopaedics, Rochdale Infirmary ...

This week we are going to discuss the common condition of the popliteal cyst of the knee. The Baker’s cyst or popliteal cyst occurs when there is too much synovial fluid within the knee as a result of ...

This week we are going to discuss pain which occurs behind the knee in what is known anatomically as the popliteal fossa. The back of the knee is a rather complicated space which contains the ...

The popliteal pulse is one of the pulses you can detect in your body, specifically in the portion of your leg behind your knee. The pulse here is from blood flow to the popliteal artery, a vital blood ...

Demetrious Johnson has caught a lucky break - sort of. A recent MRI revealed the UFC flyweight champ has torn the popliteus muscle in his knee, but the injury won't require surgery, MMAFighting's ...

A blood clot behind your knee can cause swelling and pain. It can become serious if not treated. The popliteal vein runs up the back of the knee and carries blood from the lower leg to the heart.