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Suggest Treatment For Ruptured Baker's Cyst

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Posted on Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Question: I was diagnosed with a Bakers cyst awhile back...I believe it has ruptured. calf and foot swelling and foot and toes numbness, no pain. what can be done to treat it?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
intraarticular injection

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query

I am Dr. Alok and very pleased to be assisting you with your health questions today.

Intraarticular injection of steroid and crepe bandage - is the answer of ruptured baker cyst, you need to see a rheumatologist for that

Hope this helps and provides answers to your question.
If you have any further queries, please don’t hesitate to ask me again
I wish you good health, take care
--Dr. Alok

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Suggest Treatment For Ruptured Baker's Cyst

Brief Answer: intraarticular injection Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for the query I am Dr. Alok and very pleased to be assisting you with your health questions today. Intraarticular injection of steroid and crepe bandage - is the answer of ruptured baker cyst, you need to see a rheumatologist for that Hope this helps and provides answers to your question. If you have any further queries, please don’t hesitate to ask me again I wish you good health, take care --Dr. Alok