4. Treatment
In most cases, Baker’s cysts will disappear on their own, without the need for medical intervention. However, if the patient incurs a severe knee injury that leads to the development of a large cyst, they may need to visit the doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
If the patient has a large cyst, they have options for treatment. If the cyst is not producing severe symptoms of pain and discomfort, the physician will prescribe anti-inflammatory medication to bring down the swelling and drain the edema. Your doctor may also make use of corticosteroid injections to bring down the swelling.
For large cysts, doctors may need to lance the affected area and draw out the fluid. During this aspiration procedure, the doctor receives guidance from ultrasound imagery.
After the injury occurs, icing the affected area and elevating it above the waist will help to limit swelling. Surgical intervention is rarely required to treat Baker’s cysts.