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I’ve had osteoarthritis in my knee for a few years—it’s manageable, but in the last few months I’ve noticed a swelling at the back of my knee. Is this related to my arthritis? The swelling likely is a popliteal cyst (also known as a baker’s cyst). These are cysts that develop due to a buildup […]