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Baker’s cyst - synovial effusion in gastrocnemius or semimembranosus bursa caused by lesion in posterior segment of medial meniscus, most common cause of popliteal cyst in middle age, can be caused by defect or degeneration in posterior joint capsule ... Pt. sits with involved knee extended while the ankle is held between examiner's thighs ... ................
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