Treatment of Baker’s cyst, which is a type of synovial cyst, should be guided by an orthopedist or physiotherapist and usually begins with the rest of the joint and treatment of the problem that causes fluid to build up in the joint and the appearance of the cyst.
Depending on the problem caused by Baker’s cyst, your doctor may recommend different types of treatment, for example, if the patient suffers from arthritis, the orthopedist may recommend corticosteroid injections into the joint, because if the patient has a torn ligament, physical therapy or surgery, for example, it may be necessary.
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Some treatments, such as cold application or physical therapy, help relieve Symptoms of Baker’s cyst until its cause is resolved, and include:
In the most severe cases, where the pain is very severe or Baker’s cyst is very large, it may be necessary to drain the cyst with a needle or resort to surgery to remove the cyst.
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To treat broken Baker’s cyst, it may be necessary to supplement treatment with analgesic medications by the orthopedist, such as acetaminophen or naproxen, as fluid can escape to the calf and cause severe pain, similar to deep vein thrombosis.
Signs of improvement in a Baker cyst can take up to a few months to appear, depending on the problem that causes it, and include decreased pain, decreased swelling, and easier knee movements.
Signs of baker’s cyst worsening are primarily related to Baker’s cyst rupture, which causes severe calf pain, site swelling, and difficulty moving the leg, which can prevent walking.
The main complication of Baker’s cyst is the appearance of deep vein thrombosis due to the formation of a clot in the veins of the legs, causing symptoms similar to those of the broken cyst, such as redness, swelling of the leg and severe pain, especially in the calf.