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Bakers Cyst Removal Surgery at Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists
Are you experiencing a build-up of fluid around the knee together with pain in the knee and calf? Does your knee occasionally 'lock' or 'click'? If so, you could have a Baker's cyst. Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists offer a variety of treatments for Baker's cysts, including Baker's cyst removal surgery.
What is a Bakers Cyst?
Baker's cysts, otherwise known as popliteal cysts, occur due to swelling in the knee joint and can lead to a large build-up of pressure in the area. The extra fluid causes a cyst to develop at the back of the knee joint. If you have a Baker's cyst, you're likely to experience swelling behind the knee, stiffness of the knee itself and some degree of pain although some people experience no symptoms at all.
Before our bone specialist doctor can treat a Baker's cyst, it's important to understand what caused the build-up of fluid. It could be down to arthritis, inflammation or tears in the meniscus, a c-shaped piece of tough rubbery cartilage in the knee. The meniscus helps to absorb shocks and can easily be torn if you twist your knee. It may occur from a blow to the knee or a sports injury. Some people will develop a Baker's cyst if they have health conditions such as osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis or gout.
What Kind of Bakers Cyst Surgery Treatments are Available?
First of all, it's comforting to know that Baker's Cysts are very common, and they are easily treatable. If you have a Baker's cyst that isn't causing any symptoms, you may be prescribed painkillers and anti-inflammatories such as Paracetamol and Ibuprofen to reduce swelling and relieve pain. Some cysts simply go away on their own without any treatment at all.
Some patients with a Baker's cyst will need an injection to treat the swelling or a procedure to drain the fluid from the knee.
For others, Baker's cyst surgery will be recommended, particularly if there is damage to the knee joint. This is usually achieved via arthroscopy, a type of keyhole surgery. During the surgery, we will use small surgical instruments alongside the arthroscope to repair any damage.
Book an Appointment for Baker's Cyst Removal Surgery
If you think you have a Baker's cyst either as a result of a sports injury, an underlying condition or any kind of impact or injury to the knee, you are welcome to book in for a consultation with a specialist at Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists. We can offer you a diagnosis and a treatment plan, which may include Baker's cyst surgery if necessary.
Our consultants are highly trained and experienced in all kinds of Baker's cyst removal surgery and arthroscopy techniques. You'll receive an excellent level of care. We believe in putting you, the patient, at the centre of your treatment and providing you with all the information you need to make an informed decision about your care and treatment.
As a fracture specialist, we also do robotic knee replacement, knee arthroscopy and any other knee surgery. To book a consultation, simply complete and submit our online contact form, call us on (03) 5752 5020 or send an email to admin@vbjs.com.au. Our consulting rooms are located at 55 Victoria Parade in Fitzroy right next door to St. Vincent's Private Hospital.