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Why Can't My Baker Cysts Be Aspirated, Given That They Are Painful And Interfere With My Activities?

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Posted on Wed, 30 Oct 2024
Question: Hi,
I have a Baker Cyst on each knee. Cysts have been on knees for a long time. They hurt and infer with my activities.
My orthopedic doctor said there nothing that can been done for cysts. R. I. C. E.
That hasn't worked for me.
I'm active and cysts are slowing me down.
Why can't cysts be aspirated?
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (2 hours later)
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Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Baker cyst is usually due to arthritis in the knee causing fluid inside the knee C which causes cyst. Usually there us no surgical treatment for the cyst. However for the knee arthritis, steroid injection, Physiotherapy, key hole surgery and knee replacement will treat the cause of the cyst.

Sometimes the cyst can rupture and cause swelling and worsening pain on the calf, during that time you need to keep limb elevated and take pain killers.

I hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. Thank you.

Regards,
Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Why Can't My Baker Cysts Be Aspirated, Given That They Are Painful And Interfere With My Activities?

Brief Answer: Answer Detailed Answer: Hi, Baker cyst is usually due to arthritis in the knee causing fluid inside the knee C which causes cyst. Usually there us no surgical treatment for the cyst. However for the knee arthritis, steroid injection, Physiotherapy, key hole surgery and knee replacement will treat the cause of the cyst. Sometimes the cyst can rupture and cause swelling and worsening pain on the calf, during that time you need to keep limb elevated and take pain killers. I hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. Thank you. Regards, Aashish Raghu