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Suggest Treatment For Fluid Drainage From Baker's Cyst Behind Left Knee

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Posted on Tue, 25 Aug 2015
Question: I've had fluid drained from the back of my left knee twice. I was told it was Baker's cyst. It is now back again. I understand it can be arthritis related. Can you give me information about this repeat issue?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Injection triamcilone/ surgical excision.

Detailed Answer:

Hl
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Bakers cyst is known to reoccur. As there is space so space is refilled by joint fluid.
One method to reduce chances of recurrence is injection triamcilone after aspiration of cyst.
Another method is surgical excision (removal by surgery) of the cyst. It can reoccur even after surgery but chances are much less.
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Suggest Treatment For Fluid Drainage From Baker's Cyst Behind Left Knee

Brief Answer: Injection triamcilone/ surgical excision. Detailed Answer: Hl Thanks for your query I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Bakers cyst is known to reoccur. As there is space so space is refilled by joint fluid. One method to reduce chances of recurrence is injection triamcilone after aspiration of cyst. Another method is surgical excision (removal by surgery) of the cyst. It can reoccur even after surgery but chances are much less. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.