Several years ago I had arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn medial menicus. I've had several injuries to that knee, over the years, and have arthritis and have long suspected that a Baker's cyst has developed behind my knee. I had all the symtoms. The other day I tripped and fell, hitting the front, lower part of my bad knee on the floor. It was very sore and stiff and felt tight and warm to the touch for two days. Then, the pain subsided, the tightness went away and my knee feels better than it has in ages. I still have a little tenderness where I hit the floor but I'm thinking that the jolt bursted the Baker's cyst. I can now straighten my leg out, the tightness/pressure is gone and the puffiness and ache around my knee has subsided considerably. I can't believe how much better my knee feels, it's amazing. My question is...if I did indeed burst a cyst, will it come back? Anything I can do to prevent it from coming back?
2006-07-03 05:50:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Even though it seems as if the cyst has drained for the time being, it is most likely that it will recur. Sorry.
2006-07-03 05:56:26 · answer #1 · answered by mistresscris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Type in bakerscyst and do a web search. I also have bakers cyst, I do know that if you have them drained that they can fill up with fluid again.
2006-07-03 06:11:59 · answer #2 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't know the answer to that. I would advise you to call your doctor and find out. I hope it does not return for your sake. Good luck to you!!!
2006-07-03 05:57:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋