Suggest Treatment For Baker's Cyst On The Knee

Posted on Sun, 11 Dec 2016

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Question : about 2 months ago i had a bakers cyst on my left knee. after about 5 weeks i bought a knee brace. a week later my cyst was gone and i thought it was all over.
over the last 2 weeks the pain in my knee has been getting worse to the point that i cannot stand on it today.

i also have flat feet and my right foot the arch fell and i am in a lot of pain there also. your thoughts?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Rupture of Baker's cyst?

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for the query.

Baker's cyst is usually seen in Osteoarthritis. Since you have flat foot, that even compounds your arthritis and can aggravate knee deformity.

I would advise you get an ultrasound to look for possibility of rupture of Baker's cyst which can be a reason for sudden increased pain. Keep the limb elevated. Apply hot packs to the affected region. Take Acetaminophen for the pain.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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