Knee & Leg · Greenwood Village, CO
Baker's Cyst Treatment
A fluid collection behind the knee, almost always secondary to something inside the joint.
Overview
What Baker's Cyst Actually Is
A Baker's cyst is a symptom, not a diagnosis — it forms because the knee is producing excess fluid, usually from arthritis or a meniscal problem. Draining it without treating the cause means it comes back. Ultrasound both guides aspiration and identifies the underlying driver.
Also called: popliteal cyst
Symptoms patients describe
- Fullness or tightness behind the knee
- Pain with deep bending
- A palpable lump behind the joint
- Occasional calf discomfort if the cyst leaks
Diagnosis
How It's Confirmed Here
- 01
Hands-on exam
Each structure is loaded separately so the source is narrowed before any imaging is ordered.
- 02
Imaging review
Your existing films are reviewed independently by Dr. Hyzy — not just the outside report.
- 03
In-room ultrasound
Dynamic imaging while you move, so tissue quality and behavior are seen live.
- 04
Diagnostic guided injection
When more than one structure could be responsible, a targeted block confirms which one is.
Treatment Options
How We Treat Baker's Cyst
Joint Injections
Targeted relief for joint pain using advanced imaging guidance for precise placement.
Learn more about Joint Injections →PRP Therapy
Harnessing your body's own healing factors to reduce pain and promote tissue repair.
Learn more about PRP Therapy →Service Areas
Baker's Cyst Care Across the Front Range
FAQs
Baker's Cyst — Questions Patients Ask
Should the cyst be drained?
Sometimes, for symptom relief — but only alongside treating whatever inside the knee is generating the fluid.
Request a Consultation for Baker's Cyst
Tell us what's going on and our team will get right back to you. For anything urgent, call us directly.
1-983-210-8167