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I was told that i have a decreased medial joint line? what is this and can it be the reason for my bakers cyst?
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Yes: it means you have early arthritis- baker's cysts come from fluid leaking out of the joint and are caused by meniscus tears/arthritis
Answered 6/25/2014
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