Baker's Cyst Aspiration

Removal of baker's cyst

[@JL-il6vk]

Thank you for posting this. I believe I have this problem and have contacted the doctor that did my meniscus surgery about 4 months ago. Waiting to hear back as this is very painful for me. Some days, I can hardly walk and pressing behind my knee is very painful! I’d rather have the needle and have it aspirated and move on with summer and life!

[@inertiamedical24]

It's typically easy to address this problem! We hope you get the help you need!

[@thealgotrader212]

Excellent video! Thanks for posting!

[@Posevic]

It seems so nice to let go of the pressure. I want this to, but they wont cuz risk of infection. Nice work.

[@haroldwatson490]

Great Video!! I am a 72 year old disabled Army Vietnam War veteran who fell down last month on both knees on a concrete sidewalk. I had 7 ER visits at the local VA hospital. During those visits I was hospitalized 3 times with 3 major surgeries on my both legs. Both my legs from the knees down were swelled up terribly big and I was in bad pain. I had the 3rd of the 3 surgeries two weeks ago at the VA hospital by the Orthopedic surgeon. Now, my left knee is swollen, painful, and buckles when standing up. The original Orthopedic diagnosis of my leg problem starting at the knee was a Baker cyst on both my knees. My Baker cyst on the back of my left knee is big. I am afraid of the cyst bursting and affecting my lower leg and foot causing the 3 surgeries I had to have. I wander why my Orthopedic surgeon could not do a procedure like you have in your video. It was never mentioned by my Orthopedic surgeon. I am going to have appointment with him tomorrow and I will show him your great video. I definately need that procedure. Again, thank you for your video.

[@inertiamedical24]

We hope you get the help you need!

[@Frenchylikeshikes]

I have had one of those for the past 6 months or so. It is completely painless in my case, and I can't even feel it, and I have been able to fully keep doing my exercise routine (so I do try to go easier as I used to). I am thinking about removing it, but I have so much fear of needles (to the point where I can faint on site), and knowing that the cyst can cole back anyday anyway, makes me push back the procedure a lot ( if I ever do it).

[@Sabahat1123]

Bro same is the case with me I am 28 yrs what should I do.

[@idrismansoor6462]

Hi guys - great video. My personal experience of having this procedure done (twice) is that unless the root cause is established, the (synovial) fluid will keep coming back and repeating this procedure even once a month isn’t a solution. In my case the fluid returned within a week. I’ve already had arthroscopic surgery to repair my medical meniscus, my surgeon said and I quote “the bakers cyst will heal itself ....”. The last MRI taken a few weeks ago shows the cyst increased in size by 2cm (time between the two MRIs is 3 months) the surgeon now says there’s a significant weakness in the knee which is causing the fluid to collect at the back of the knee. 5 MRI scans later and only now he says there’s a weakness! I’m thinking another procedure to correct the weakness .....

[@GigaGriefer]

Do you by any chance have an update on this? I've just now been diagnosed with this and what they told me is very simple issue seems to me a much bigger one given the fact, you cannot just drain the fluid as it comes right back.

[@idrismansoor6462]

@@GigaGriefer hi David - what do you need to know?

[@GigaGriefer]

Hi, was just wondering whether you went through the another procedure and/or how did you address that weakness you mentioned. I hope you're better. I just had my cyst drained and it seems to have helped, but it's only been a month.

[@mathildabootier6414]

Update, please? Mine are going crazy... One has popped up above the front of my left knee. It's real hard and interferes with movement. I am on my feet on concrete 10 .5 hours/day. Thinking maybe draining it myself.

[@inertiamedical24]

Thanks for the comment. Sometimes Dr. Girmann will perform a baker's cyst fenestration if the fluid reaccumulates. You may want to look into that option.

[@alilopez4836]

Beautiful, thank you!

[@driver3667]

10Q 4 d vid. I developed a ruptured Baker's cyst as well and i can tolerate pain but when the tail of it balloon into the gastronecmius, it was pain +++ ergo on extension and contraction. Knee and four fingers up and down turned red and swollen. And the A & E senile could not diagnose it and wanted to send me home. Hah, the left leg was non weight bearing, pain only on flexion, not on palpation. Finally then they muddled through. It hurts and takes a while to recover. Wonder if there are genetic links...mum has the same problem in the same knee and her father also. My siblings thankfully do not and i am praying for my children it ends with me. The sudden lost of the ability to walk and the wait for MRI exclusion of shadow sinister... It was fun.

[@virginiabertulano7245]

Great video

[@dekodesuno]

how much does it usually cost?

[@arlenebond384]

I just had it done yesterday it wasnt too bad looks like a Mountain Dew when it comes out

[@frankbayer3787]

Does this help?

[@MrFotomaniak]

For all those looking to do this- try doing 3x5 nordic hamstring curls every other day first before. I couldn’t walk- my leg wouldn’t extend - now I’m back to playing professional basketball. The cyst is still there, but it doesn’t bother me.

[@mariamarakixoxo]

Thank you

[@eyalgirhish1667]

Great job! Can you Recommand anyone in Los Angeles?

[@arleneportsmouth1263]

After having several knee injuries torn ligaments and my knee bending backwards and sideways starting 2 years ago, the baker's cyst started to get really large and I am not able to bend my left leg even at a 90° angle without extreme pain and I have been experiencing extreme pins and needles all over my legs and feet along with stabbing pains and if I do sit down and my knee will then go for my chair after 10 minutes my left leg is completely numb with pins and needles in my feet. For the last 45 years I have walked six miles every single night so I was also at the gym several hours every other day off and on for the last 40 years. But I was completely cringing I'm watching both of these needles go in so for me I would need to have a general anesthetic tired of having this in office procedure which I am scheduling hopefully this coming week

[@artificialintelligencechanges]

How to prevent this from return again

[@derzua]

Hello I need this procedure. How much?

[@user-zg8wm2rv3d]

Do Ed anyone need to get a shot of cortisone AFTER the aspiration of the Bakers Cyst??

[@abuadnanabir4912]

How much assumed cost for this surgery?

[@scottw.8871]

So why have I been told by 2 different Orthos that they won't do it. "Too complicated". Said it would go away by itself. I'm going 5+ years.

[@inertiamedical24]

We're not sure about that, Scott. They may not be trained in ultrasound medicine. Sorry to hear about it. This is something that we do regularly and it is often quite helpful for patients!

[@suebean3873]

I know, samewith me, they wouldn’t address it either, few doctors do I was told, however when I had my knee replacement surgery, it went away and so far, it hasn’t come back that I can see or feel.

[@bluej5455]

The same with me I have a baker cyst and cannot find a doctor that will drain it. I don’t have any pain I just have the Baker’s cyst..

[@davidmcpherson7451]

It hurt just watching! I got one and it hurts like crazy after doing much.

[@cathb5684]

I am in Australia and have a Bakers cyst, the thought of this procedure scared me, but after viewing it, doesn't look that bad, I assume the procedure would be the same in Australia. I have been advised and read, that they can be reoccurring, but wow, they cause discomfort and lost sleep

[@inertiamedical24]

Thanks for the comment. You may want to be sure that the provider is able to perform the procedure with ultrasound guidance. Yes, Baker's cysts can be quite intrusive for many.

[@pokongavavia921]

Im in Melbourne and just got mine done today. Was quick and easy

[@abuadnanabir4912]

@@pokongavavia921 how much money it took for your Baker's cyst surgery?

[@pokongavavia921]

@@abuadnanabir4912 it was 60$. It was referral by my doctor

[@suebean3873]

@@pokongavavia921wow, that’s it? $60? That’s awesome. I would have thought it to be more $$$.

[@arlenebond384]

Is that a real body ?

[@gowanus7185]

They don't do things while I'm fainted.

[@michelevankeuren9604]

Where are you located?

[@JDlanez]

Here’s my question… if you get it drained why does it come back? With other cysts there’s usually a sack. If you don’t remove the save won’t it come back like other cysts?

[@alexanderson418]

A Baker's cyst is an outpouching of the knee joint capsule, so the term "cyst" is actually a misnomer. The fluid in a Baker's cyst is synovial fluid that your knee will continue to produce no matter how many times it is drained.

[@user-ek7cy2lx2t]

Thank you doctor, If that fluid is supposed to be transudative in nature (synovial fluid), what explains the yellow hue seen in the syringe?

[@inertiamedical24]

Normal synovial fluid is yellow in color.

[@user-ek7cy2lx2t]

Great, I have never seen one@@inertiamedical24

[@pokongavavia921]

Just got mine drain today was quick and easy. The numbing part was more pain than the draining. Overall procedure perfect.

[@pokongavavia921]

It's Medicare cover

[@himuahmed4741]

How long did it take for you walk back normal?

[@pokongavavia921]

2 days my knee feel flexible.

[@himuahmed4741]

@@pokongavavia921 thanks bud, i am thinking of having the same. Hopefully things go right.

[@pokongavavia921]

They'll num it first and then inject the fluids out. Ask them if you want, to show you the fluids. You be ok. You may need someone to drive you home.

[@bethberry8099]

Can this be done after tkr? Or is the risk of infection too great? I am 11 week post op. And having trouble with flexión. My surgeon says cyst will go away by itself but so far has not. Had it before surgery and assumed it would be drained during surgery but no. Thanks!

[@suebean3873]

The docs all say that they’ll go away by themselves and my doctor went on to say that they were painless. I beg to differ,mine hurt like heck and I wanted it out but he wouldn’t. Finally, I had a knee replacement in my 60’s on that leg and it’s gone now. Not sure if it’ll ever come back, but now my little 5 year g’daughter has one on the same left leg but hers doesn’t seem to hurt her so far…so she says. She’ll be seeing an orthopaedic surgeon and we’ll see what he says…

[@KianaG1280]

Modern medicine is amazing.

[@user-zr7ii9lh3j]

Unfortunately my mother 3000 miles away went to ER 2 times within 48 hours. 1st time no clue 2nd er trip. They said you have a large cyst probably surgically removed. Here’s 2 pain pills She can’t walk. Can’t stand. Very painful. I hope at her age of 80 they just drain it.

[@siddhantkhurana1656]

Does the procedure pains? And even after the drain, what is it like? Regarding pain. Any side effects of this procedure? The risk that is involved?

[@briannaturner7662]

Siddhant Khurana my mom had a VERY problematic baker cyst back in 2012 that bothered her for over a year. She got it drained and hasn’t had any problems since. For her the numbing hurt more than the draining.

[@frankbayer3787]

Hope

[@Mr4Step4]

What if you put medical glue to the base of the cyst to close the duct?

[@patriciablankenbaker8817]

That sounds like a smart idea.

[@mr.kjw738]

Is a bakers cyst a natural defense mechanism?

[@inertiamedical24]

Perhaps you could say that. A Baker's cyst is essentially an overflow of joint fluid. When the joint accumulates too much synovial fluid, it pushes out the back of the capsular region.

[@royfrye333]

I have a large Bakers cyst behind my replacement knee. It’s starting to restrict my pedaling when riding my bicycle. I am concerned about infection getting into my replacement knee if I have it drained. Should I be worried about that?

[@inertiamedical24]

Infection is always a concern but if performed with proper sterile technique, the risk should be very minimal.

[@mamat792]

This is an in office procedure for what type of physician? Is aspiration necessary? Will it return? Can you continue with sports (pickleball)? I understand you should strengthen your glutes. Is aspiration a short term fix?

[@suebean3873]

I think it’s an Orthopaedic Surgeon who would do it for you, if I’m not mistaken…

[@youknowcrimedontpay9257]

I have a huge Baker Cyst at the back of my left knee. Had it drained multiple times but it returns. It very painful and even without weight bearing the pain from the pressure is extremely great. We know the Cyst will continue to return without repair of the mechanical issue. I had a Lateral meniscus tear where about 50% of the cartilage was removed and since that orthroscopy surgery was performed the cyst appeared and continues to return. The 64 thousand dollar question is how can the mechanical issue be repaired? Is there such a procedure as artificial cartilage replacement or is there any other method available to correct what appears to be a chronic unrepairable issue. Perhaps science has now come up with new technology that can finally rectify this problem. My issue began in the 1990's when there was no such thing as a Fix for this. I'm hoping that by now something can be done to help me. I would be so so grateful for any help or knowledge you or anyone can share with me so I can find permanent releif. Thank you kindly. I forgot to mention that the cyst must have ruptured as I feel pressure from the fluid in my calf and above the knee in my thigh. So this has spread throughout my entire leg. The pain and discomfort is 10/10. I'm hoping that something can be done for all of us.

[@DawahHub]

Hi ,Have you tried Hajjama..?you can search that and try for it. May God bless you with best of health .

[@goovitoo]

You will find out that doctors are not to smart , 90 % have no clue on curing anything, only give medication's...find a real doctor or specialist who thinks for himself and trys other things to help...

[@jessrfl6703]

For a runner, after the draining how soon can the pt go back to running? Can you tell me why some orthos would recommend PT? I am seeing an ortho soon for a bakers cyst and I hope he does not recommend PT bc i really do not have time nor $. In my opinion I feel draining and a steroid shot would be the way for someone busy.

[@idrismansoor6462]

You have an underlying injury causing the excess fluid - aspiration is a short term solution. The fluid will return regardless how long you leave it before running again. You need an MRI scan to establish underlying cause.

[@Ozymandiusz]

I had this issue about 15 years ago. Got surgery, needed some recovery time but it was done once and never returned. Not sure if just draining is good enoug because I read it returnes for many people.

[@neelavenketraju2258]

After l had mu bakers cyst drained l could not walk please advise me what to do

[@inertiamedical24]

Yikes. Sorry to hear about that. Without knowing the specifics of your case, it would be hard to say why you might have felt this way. We would recommend contacting your provider to further inquire about this. We wish you well!

[@frankbayer3787]

Wow

[@vipex5374]

How are you now?

[@rubii.280]

I'm crying because it's very painful😭

[@brownjatt21]

Did you have it done or you mean it looks painful on video ?

[@mariaparra6950]

My cyst has been dain twice and is back again, now what.

[@Iliatjriw5562]

will it go away for good after one time draining?

[@inertiamedical24]

Thanks for the question! Sometimes a single aspiration does in f t resolve the baker’s cyst fluid collection. In some cases it can recur and may require an additional draining. Your provider may choose to administer anti inflammatory medication into the knee at the same time to reduce overall inflammation and possibly decrease the change of recurrence. Hopefully that was helpful!

[@frankbayer3787]

??

[@clintmarlin3427]

Can I do this to myself at home?

[@inertiamedical24]

Thanks for the comment. We would definitely not recommend that! There are many important structures (nerves, blood vessels, etc) in close proximity to the baker’s cyst. Additionally, there can be increased risk of infection and other complications. If, however, you see a local provider who regularly performs this procedure, they should be able to take care of it in no time! Best!

[@automotivetv9861]

You definitely can.

[@dogegflover6268]

Some lidocane and 22guage needles and your good to go 👍

[@thomashesselgrave6898]

I used heat therapy to (1) relax the valve in the fill tube and (2) increase the pressure in the cyst. It was just a layman mechanic thinking but it worked and never returned.

[@devolinski]

No thanks!

[@goovitoo]

A bandaid to cover up an on going problem. Nothing was fixed it will fill again....smh

[@KianaG1280]

That's what I've been told. Sucks.

[@UnitedDestinyEntertainment]

Great video