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 →PRP Therapy
Harnessing your body's own healing factors to reduce pain and promote tissue repair.
Learn more →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