Figure 41-1 Median section of the vertebral column, showing the different levels of the vertebral bodies, myelomeres, and spinous processes. The spinal cord ends at the Ll/2 vertebral level and the subarachnoid space at S1/2 level. Cisternal, lumbar, and epidural punctures are shown.
Apart from being behind the knee or around the knee area, cysts may be formed in the bone marrow inside our leg bones. This formation leads to severe inflammation and pain, getting worse in time. The affected area is prone to swelling, high temperature, tenderness and movement restriction.ysts Appearing on Leg. The first case of leg cyst involves the Baker's cyst. This anomaly takes place due to leakage of fluids from the knee, in the area behind it. This leakage happens due to cartilage damage or tearing and forms the cyst which, in the long run may trigger numerous problems.
A Baker's cyst is a swelling that can develop behind the knee. It is filled with synovial fluid which is the lubricating fluid that is usually found inside the knee joint. It most commonly occurs if there is an underlying problem with your knee such as osteoarthritis. secondary Baker's cyst. Sometimes a Baker's cyst can develop if there is an underlying problem within the knee, such as arthritis or a tear in the meniscal cartilage that lines the inside of the knee joint. This type of Baker's cyst is the most common. It is sometimes referred to as a secondary Baker's cyst.