Baker's cyst
Elmbow
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Anybody had any treatment for a painful Baker's cyst? It appeared a few months ago, gets worse with exercise or just standing for a long time. I thought it might go away on its own. I see the consultant next week and wonder if there's anything they can do for it that I should ask about. Steroid injection? Do I need it scanned? The knee is very, very stiff.
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I think it's just rest and pain relief. I believe they can maybe aspirate if it's exceptionally bad but mostly they just go in their own sweet time. Mr SW's did.If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
Hi elmbow
Our page on Osteoarthritis of the knee has a clear description of what is a baker’s cyst. As Stickywicket says, there doesn’t appear to be any specific treatment for the condition.
https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis-of-the-knee/
The page does have a good section on management of osteoarthritis of the knee and you may find some of this helpful.
Best wishes
Brynmor0
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