A Baker’s Cyst (or Popliteal Cyst) is a pocket of fluid that accumulates behind the knee. This can happen due to several different reasons including cartilage tears, arthritis and ligament injuries. The presence of a Baker’s Cyst can cause pain and discomfort in the knee, and treating the underlying cause is necessary to resolve it.
Physiotherapy treatment for a Baker’s Cyst usually depends on the cause of the synovial fluid (knee joint lubricant) accumulating in the back of the knee joint. Anti-inflammatories, icing and compression around the knee can be a good first port of call for managing the amount of swelling in the area. From there, treating the cause of the symptoms will keep the swelling at bay. Ligament and cartilage tears can often be managed through physiotherapy but in severe cases require a surgical intervention.
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