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Suggest Treatment For Popliteal Cyst Behind My Right Knee, Arthritis And A Meniscal Tear
I have an 8 mm popliteal cyst behind my right knee, some arthritis and a meniscal tear involving the body and posterior horn of the medial meniscus.. Also moderate joint effusion.. This was a report from an MRI taken 8 months ago...I received physical therapy for 12 weeks after diagnosis..felt better for about 2 months. Since then in pain most of the time. Knee is swollen and it burns.. Have been icing it and taking ibuprofen ....any suggestions
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
All the points in your description are suggestive of osteoarthritis (wear & tear) in the knee joint.
Arthroscopy of the knee joint has got both a diagnostic & therapeutic value in your case.
As physical therapy for 12 weeks has failed to provide significant pain relief, I feel that there is no role for conservative management.
Consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed examination and definitive management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
All the points in your description are suggestive of osteoarthritis (wear & tear) in the knee joint.
Arthroscopy of the knee joint has got both a diagnostic & therapeutic value in your case.
As physical therapy for 12 weeks has failed to provide significant pain relief, I feel that there is no role for conservative management.
Consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed examination and definitive management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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