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We also wanted to investigate the incidence of significant pathologies in the popliteal fossa to assess whether the ultrasound scan findings influenced patient management.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methodology:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Retrospective analysis was performed on all patients who underwent an ultrasound scan for a suspected Baker\u2019s cyst or posterior knee swelling at our institution, between January 2017 and December 2018. Patient demographics, ultrasound findings, further imaging investigations and histopathology were recorded. Patient records were followed up for a minimum period of 3 years after ultrasound.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 680 patients had a posterior knee ultrasound scan. Of that, 51% (347\/680) had a Baker\u2019s cyst and 40% (273\/680) had a normal ultrasound scan. Sixty (9%) patients had other abnormalities identified within the popliteal fossa. Four patients had significant findings on ultrasound that required a change of management. No malignancies identified.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study confirms the high incidence of Baker\u2019s cysts in patients presenting with a posterior knee swelling. 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