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How Can A Ruptured Baker S Cyst Be Treated?

I have a ruptured baker s cyst. It ruptured on Friday, and was confirmed by ultra sound. My doctor spoke with me on the phone for about 10 minutes, mostly about pain, elevation, and how it wasn t DVT. I want this to heal as quick as possible, should I emerse my entire leg in ice water, or just ice my knee, or use other methods, heat, massage, etc?
Fri, 5 May 2017
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Hi
Thanks for posting your query on HCM
I have read and understood your concern.
I am happy more life-threatening condition like DVT has been eliminated.I will advise you follow the advise of your Doctor.Just rest well and the fluid will resorb progressively in 3 to 8weeks. You may try the following:
-If pain too intense, pain drugs like aceclofenac or tramadol may help
-Elevate leg, ice your knee.
When baker cyst ruptures hopefully it will not come back.
Hope this will help
Wish you a speedy recovery.You may write back if more concerns.
Best regards

Dr Mbuomboh
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How Can A Ruptured Baker S Cyst Be Treated?

Hi Thanks for posting your query on HCM I have read and understood your concern. I am happy more life-threatening condition like DVT has been eliminated.I will advise you follow the advise of your Doctor.Just rest well and the fluid will resorb progressively in 3 to 8weeks. You may try the following: -If pain too intense, pain drugs like aceclofenac or tramadol may help -Elevate leg, ice your knee. When baker cyst ruptures hopefully it will not come back. Hope this will help Wish you a speedy recovery.You may write back if more concerns. Best regards Dr Mbuomboh