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Suggest Treatment For Popliteal Cyst Behind My Right Knee, Arthritis And A Meniscal Tear

I have an 8 mm popliteal cyst behind my right knee, some arthritis and a meniscal tear involving the body and posterior horn of the medial meniscus.. Also moderate joint effusion.. This was a report from an MRI taken 8 months ago...I received physical therapy for 12 weeks after diagnosis..felt better for about 2 months. Since then in pain most of the time. Knee is swollen and it burns.. Have been icing it and taking ibuprofen ....any suggestions
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

All the points in your description are suggestive of osteoarthritis (wear & tear) in the knee joint.

Arthroscopy of the knee joint has got both a diagnostic & therapeutic value in your case.

As physical therapy for 12 weeks has failed to provide significant pain relief, I feel that there is no role for conservative management.

Consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed examination and definitive management.

Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Suggest Treatment For Popliteal Cyst Behind My Right Knee, Arthritis And A Meniscal Tear

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. All the points in your description are suggestive of osteoarthritis (wear & tear) in the knee joint. Arthroscopy of the knee joint has got both a diagnostic & therapeutic value in your case. As physical therapy for 12 weeks has failed to provide significant pain relief, I feel that there is no role for conservative management. Consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed examination and definitive management. Hope this information is helpful. Good day