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J J Canoso, M R Goldsmith, S G Gerzof, J R Wohlgethan.
Abstract
We investigated the mechanism of Foucher's sign, the change in pressure in the Baker's cyst with extension and flexion of the knee, by echography, arthrography, and computed tomography. With extension the gastrocnemius and the semimembranosus muscles approximate each other and the joint capsule compressing the cyst against the deep fascia. Opposite effects in flexion allow the cyst to relax.Entities:
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Year: 1987 PMID: 3579388 PMCID: PMC1002105 DOI: 10.1136/ard.46.3.228
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Rheum Dis ISSN: 0003-4967 Impact factor: 19.103