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What Causes Swelling In Knee Post Baker's Cyst Removal?
Question: Ive had a bakers cyst removed arthroscopic and 3 months later return and cut out very large. What are the chances of another returning with throbbing behind the knee and swelling
Brief Answer:
Can be inflammation. Less likely to be recurrenec.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The swelling in the knee after the removal of baker's cyst is less likely to be due to recurrence of the cyst. It is more likely to be related to a joint inflammation like synovitis or arthritis. A CT scan of the affected joint will help in proper diagnosis.
To decrease the throbbing give adequate rest to the knee joint. Do not indulge in activities like climbing stairs or squatting. Do a hot fomentation and take a mild pain killer for relief.
A direct examination will help in proper diagnosis.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be inflammation. Less likely to be recurrenec.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The swelling in the knee after the removal of baker's cyst is less likely to be due to recurrence of the cyst. It is more likely to be related to a joint inflammation like synovitis or arthritis. A CT scan of the affected joint will help in proper diagnosis.
To decrease the throbbing give adequate rest to the knee joint. Do not indulge in activities like climbing stairs or squatting. Do a hot fomentation and take a mild pain killer for relief.
A direct examination will help in proper diagnosis.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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