The popliteal fossa contains several important anatomical structures, including nerves, blood vessels, and lymph nodes. There can be various reasons for pain. It can be dull or shar pain.

Popliteal artery aneurysms (PAAs) are the most frequent peripheral aneurysm with a significant morbidity if left untreated. Open surgical technique is still considered the gold standard; however ...

Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES ... ‘ironman triathlete’ athlete with no medical history presented with exertional left calf pain. On examination, the patient had a full complement of lower ...

Although gout often affects the big toe, it can also cause knee pain, particularly when walking. Baker's cyst: A Baker's cyst ...

Finally other rarer causes of exercise induced leg pain are discussed, namely muscle hernia, popliteal artery entrapment syndrome, nerve entrapments and metabolic disorders.

Outcomes included self-reported knee symptoms of pain, aching, or stiffness ... higher when medial meniscal extrusion or definite popliteal cysts were present. All US-identified features ...