Baker's Cyst

Wear and tear. This is osteoarthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis

Other knee injury

What are the main signs?

Swelling or bulge behind the knee
Pain behind the knee
Knee feels tight or stiff
Trouble bending knee or making it straight
Feel like there is a water-filled balloon when you press on the back of your knee

How does the doctor diagnose this health problem?

The doctor may: ‚

Feel the back of the knee to find where the problem is
Have you bend and straighten your knee
Push and pull on a few areas to check your motion and strength
Shine a light on the cyst to see if it is filled with fluid. This is called transillumination.

Your doctor may order: ‚

Ultrasound
Arthrogram
X-ray
CT or MRI scan

How does the doctor treat this health problem?

If you are not having many problems because of the cyst, your doctor may not treat it. Your doctor may just watch it to see if it will go away on its own. If it is causing you problems, your doctor may suggest: ‚

Treating the problem that is causing the cyst
Rest
Ice
Keeping the leg raised
Compression ¢ ˆ ’ An ACE wrap can be wrapped lightly around the injured area for support and to ease swelling.
Brace or neoprene sleeve for support and swelling
Using crutches, a walker, or a cane to take pressure off of the knee
Exercises
Physical therapy (PT)
Draining fluid from the knee
Surgery if there is a cartilage tear or if no other care helps the problem

What drugs may be needed?

The doctor may order drugs to: ‚

Help with pain and swelling
Fight an infection

The doctor may give you a shot of an anti-inflammatory drug called a corticosteroid. This will help with swelling. Talk with your doctor about the risks of this shot. ‚

Where can I learn more?

NHS Choices ‚
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bakers-cyst/pages/introduction.aspx ‚

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