A member asked:

I have a baker cyst an my whole knee is swollen an i can barely walk.will shot of cortisone help an should i go to emergency room?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Knee pain: Baker's cyst is usually an indication something else is going on inside the knee--usually arthritis, meniscal tear, or synovitis. Fluid buildup should be checked by your primary doc with referral to Orthopedic surgeon.

Answered 1/31/2020

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Aspiration: Recommend the knee be aspirated to reduce swelling and to allow synovial fluid to be sent for culture and analysis before steroid injection. Bakers cyst swelling is worrisome as can cause venous compression or congestion putting you at risk for DVT. X ray indicated to rule out any other pathology ie. arthritis or fracture. ER is a good idea if can't be seen by an orthopedic surgeon or your primary

Answered 6/8/2017

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