Question 1

what's a baker cyst?

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Cyst behind the knee: A baker's cyst is classically a fluid filled cyst behind the knee. The cyst usually communicates with the knee via a small hole in the capsule or via the base of a tear in a meniscus. The knee makes fluid normally, but osteoarthritis or a mensical tear can cause an increase in fluid production, thus increasing pressure. The pathway of least resistance is out the back of the knee where a cyst forms.

Question 2

is baker cyst inherited?

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No: The risk factors for the development of popliteal cysts in adults include a history of trauma or a history of coexistent joint disease of the knee (rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint disease, or meniscal tear).

Question 3

what causes and treats a bakers cyst?

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Arthritis/inflammati: Baker cyst is a fluid filled process located behind the knee.  In adults it is often the consequences of arthritis or inflammed meniscal.  It is diagnosed by physical exam as well as doppler ultrasound.  It can rupture and cause leg swelling and can present similarly as an episode of phlebitus or as a blood clot.  Referral to ortho if no response to nsaids.

Question 4

is 2cm considered a large bakers cyst?

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Size can be relative: As your body size or habitus plays a role and a Baker's cyst can also vary in size. It's location behind the knee can affect its prominence as well.  There are definitely much larger Baker's cysts out there!

Question 5

is 9cm an average size of a bakers cyst?

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Bakers cyst: That's a fairly large cyst. You likely have some pathology in your knee. Check in with an Orthopaedist.

Question 6

is there a cure or relief from bakers cyst?

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Yes: The cyst behind the knee comes from excess fluid production in the knee. Usually it is related  to a meniscal tear irritating the joint. An MRI scan will reveal the intra-articular problem and an arthroscopic surgery of the knee will allow the baker's cyst to shrink away again.

Question 7

is 5.8 cm considered large for a bakers cyst?

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: On the large side as it is likely palpable and causing symptoms by now ( average size around 3 cm). Check myclevelandclinic.org for reliable medical information regarding Baker cyst.

Question 8

what can i do to alleviate pain from bakers cyst?

Accepted Answer

Consult your Dr: The orthopedic surgeon could help you find the best solution/ treatment.

Question 9

how long dose it take for bakers cyst to go away?

Accepted Answer

Variable duration: Bakers cyst is an outpatching of the joint capsule of the knee. any injury within the knee can cause swelling to forces this capsule to expand posteriorly. it will diminish as the inflammatory process or injury resolves.

Question 10

what would cause a bakers cyst to form out of nowhere?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: It can be a meniscal tear or arthritis, that is causing the knee to produce fluid, which can collect in the back of the knee, thus, forming a baker's cyst. See an orthopedic knee specialist, who can determine the origin of the cyst.

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