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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:William_Morrant_Baker_brmedj08817-0085-a.jpg|thumb|William Morrant Baker brmedj08817-0085-a]] '''William Morrant Baker''' (1839 – 1896) was an English [[surgeon]] and [[pathologist]] known for his contributions to the understanding of [[joint disease]]s and [[bacterial infection]]s. He is particularly remembered for describing [[Baker's cyst]], a condition involving the accumulation of synovial fluid behind the knee.<br />
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== Early Life and Education ==<br />
William Morrant Baker was born in [[1839]] in [[Exeter]], [[England]]. He studied medicine at [[St. Bartholomew's Hospital]] in [[London]], where he was a distinguished student. He earned his medical degree in [[1861]] and subsequently became a member of the [[Royal College of Surgeons]].<br />
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== Medical Career ==<br />
Baker began his career as a house surgeon at [[St. Bartholomew's Hospital]], where he worked under the mentorship of prominent surgeons such as [[James Paget]]. He later became a lecturer in [[anatomy]] and [[surgery]] at the same institution. His work primarily focused on the pathology of joint diseases and the surgical treatment of various conditions.<br />
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=== Baker's Cyst ===<br />
One of Baker's most notable contributions to medicine is the identification and description of the condition now known as [[Baker's cyst]]. This condition involves the formation of a fluid-filled sac behind the knee, often associated with [[arthritis]] or other knee joint issues. Baker's detailed observations and descriptions have been instrumental in the diagnosis and treatment of this condition.<br />
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=== Other Contributions ===<br />
In addition to his work on Baker's cyst, William Morrant Baker made significant contributions to the understanding of [[bacterial infections]] in surgical wounds. He was among the early adopters of [[antiseptic]] techniques in surgery, which greatly reduced the incidence of postoperative infections.<br />
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== Later Life and Legacy ==<br />
Baker continued to work at St. Bartholomew's Hospital until his retirement. He passed away in [[1896]], leaving behind a legacy of significant contributions to the fields of surgery and pathology. His work has had a lasting impact on the understanding and treatment of joint diseases and surgical infections.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Baker's cyst]]<br />
* [[James Paget]]<br />
* [[St. Bartholomew's Hospital]]<br />
* [[Royal College of Surgeons]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
{{Wikimedia Commons}}<br />
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[[Category:English surgeons]]<br />
[[Category:English pathologists]]<br />
[[Category:People from Exeter]]<br />
[[Category:Alumni of St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College]]<br />
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