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Suggest Treatment For Painful Knees Due To Bakers Cyst
I have a very painful right knee because of a Baker s Cyst which developed in September 2013. It was about 3.2 cm then but has progressed to as big as 4.9 cm in February when I had an x-ray/ultrasound done. I have tried almost everything to alleviate the pain, but nothing seems to be helping. I am at my wit s end. Any suggestions, please?
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
Hi
I may suggest since it has grown in size despite management, it may be excised from popliteal region with posterior approach, you may consult an orthopedic surgeon if he agrees to this.Alternative is to ddrain by aspiration and filling with sclerosing fluid and cortisone, but often cyst is in deep connection to inner side of knee where some fluid filled sac is buried and unreachable, so some prefer open excision for total cure
best wishes
I may suggest since it has grown in size despite management, it may be excised from popliteal region with posterior approach, you may consult an orthopedic surgeon if he agrees to this.Alternative is to ddrain by aspiration and filling with sclerosing fluid and cortisone, but often cyst is in deep connection to inner side of knee where some fluid filled sac is buried and unreachable, so some prefer open excision for total cure
best wishes
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