Between the muscles of the knee (in the back) is the intercasive bag, closer to the joint. For various reasons, it starts inflammatory processes, leading to the development of a hernia, which in the medical community is called Baker's cyst. The disease is characterized by the accumulation of a large amount of articular fluid in the interstitial bag and a strong increase in its size.
What is Baker's popliteal cyst?
Usually, the appearance of the examined neoplasm arises because of any diseases of the knee joint:
- arthrosis ;
- osteoarthritis;
- synovitis;
- rheumatoid arthritis;
- osteoarthritis.
In addition, Baker's cyst often appears due to mechanical damage to the knee, meniscus or cartilage of the joint.
The pathology described is a dense, palpable neoplasm in the popliteal fossa, the skin over which does not differ in color and structure from surrounding tissues. Inside the interstitial bag is a viscous, dense articular fluid, often with purulent masses due to inflammation or infection.
Symptoms of Baker's Cyst
If the synovial contents are not too much, then the growth is almost impossible to detect even with a thorough examination by a doctor. The first signs of pathology are diagnosed after a significant filling of the cyst and the onset of inflammation:
- difficulties with flexion and extension of the knee;
- strong, piercing pain during movement;
- visually noticeable seal protruding at the back of the leg.
Absence of any therapy leads to the fact that the neoplasm complicates the movement, it becomes difficult for a person to walk.
Treatment of Baker's Knee Joint
Medication methods are aimed at eliminating the characteristic clinical symptoms of the disease and reducing the inflammatory process. Usually, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are taken, taken orally (tablets, capsules) or applied topically in the form of ointments, solutions, gels. In severe cases and with a significant increase in the cyst, an injection course with steroid hormones is proposed directly into the joint popliteal bag.
It should be noted that conservative therapy is not considered an effective treatment for cysts, because the neoplasm still remains under the skin and the likelihood of recurrence is very high in this case.
Kist Baker - treatment with folk remedies
Like medical methods, unconventional prescriptions do not guarantee complete elimination of the disease, but in the early stages and with small sizes of the inflamed interarticular bag have a positive effect.
The most common and popular method is:
- As best as possible to crush the fresh leaves of the plant golden mustache.
- Fill the received mass with two glass jars with a capacity of 3 liters (the level of the ground leaves should be in the region of the bending of the glass to the neck of the cans).
- Pour golden mustard alcohol in half with water or quality vodka.
- Place the medicine in a dark place with a low temperature and leave to infuse for 3 weeks.
- After 21 days strain the solution and wring out the flesh of the leaves.
- Tincture should impregnate a large gauze cut and apply such a compress on the knee along the circumference. The procedure is performed every day before going to bed.
- It is advisable to drink the medicine throughout the day (2 or 3 times) for a few small sips.
Baker's knee joint surgery
The most effective way to get rid of the problem is surgical removal of the neoplasm. Intervention is performed under anesthesia for 10-20 minutes. During this time, the cyst is completely cut out along with the contents, and several seams are superimposed in the area of the operation.
The advantage of the surgical method is rapid rehabilitation, as well as a minimal risk of repeated neoplasm.