![]() ![]() Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications.Decreasing your activity and avoiding high-impact activities that irritate the knee, such as jogging and aerobics, can help alleviate symptoms. Your doctor may recommend simply observing the cyst over time to ensure that it does not grow larger and cause painful symptoms. For cysts that do not disappear, initial treatment is always nonsurgical in nature and may include one or more of the following: Most Baker’s cysts will go away on their own. Although a cyst cannot be seen on an x-ray, one may be ordered so that your doctor can look for narrowing of the joint space and other signs of arthritis in the joint. X-rays provide images of dense structures, such as bone. Imaging tests may be ordered to help confirm the diagnosis and provide more information about your condition. Often, a cyst will become firm when the knee is fully extended and soft when the knee is bent. Your doctor will also palpate (feel) the back of your knee where the cyst is located. Joint stiffness and limited range of motion.A clicking or popping noise when you bend your knee. ![]() During the exam, he or she will look for: Your doctor will then perform a careful examination of your affected knee, comparing it to your “normal” knee. He or she will want to know if you have had a previous knee injury. Your doctor will take a full medical history and ask you to describe your symptoms. ![]()
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