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Bakers cyst after tkr

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jen04209
jen04209

Hi, 5 months post bilateral tkr. Now the right knee has developed a bakers cyst. Very painful. Did anyone else get a cyst after tkr? What is the best thing to do? Any suggestions? Thanks.

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  • Monkeyof3grands
    Monkeyof3grands jen04209

    Posted

    Jen, I'm 1 month post Op tnr, boy, rougher than expected! But I haven't heard of a bakers cyst, I will be following to see the replies you have. I wish you well

  • marie77007
    marie77007 jen04209

    Posted

    I have a baker cyst, had one before operation it burst dueing operation but now hav one back that is stopping me from getting a knee bend, saw my dr last week he told me it will take nine months for it to disperse
    • lesley_63511
      lesley_63511 marie77007

      Posted

      Hi Marie

      I had a bakers cyst for almost a year prior to my tkr in September 2016. It eased up shortly before my op but it feels as though it has returned as I too am having problems bending my knee. I'm seeing my PT tomorrow and will see what he has to say. Hope your cyst disappears soon.

  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname jen04209

    Posted

    Hi Jen

    A Baker's cyst is caused when excess joint fluid is pushed into one of the small sacs of tissue behind the knee. When this sac fills with

    fluid and bulges out, it is called a cyst .

    The cyst is a symptom of something else going on in your body. Perhaps arthritis, an inflammation.

    Kind regards

    judith

  • jen04209
    jen04209

    Posted

    Thanks everyone!
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