Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

Which of the following foot conditions typically causes calf pain, swelling, and knee effusion?
  1. Plantar fasciitis
  2. Popliteal cyst
  3. Sciatica
  4. Shin splint
Explanation
Answer − B − The foot condition that typically causes calf pain, swelling, and knee effusion is a popliteal cyst (Baker’s cyst). It is often a complication of rheumatoid arthritis and represents a diverticulum of the synovial sac that protrudes through the posterior joint capsule of the knee.
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