Baker’s Cyst synonyms include: Popliteal Cyst, Popliteal Fossa Cyst, Posterior Herniation of the Knee Joint, Synovial Cyst, Gastrocnemius Semimembranosus Bursal Cyst, and Synovial Cyst of Popliteal Space
The Baker’s Cyst Removal procedure involves the knee joint and the space behind the knee joint.
Baker’s Cyst Removal procedure is performed if Baker’s Cyst begins to cause any discomfort or pain, and sometimes for cosmetic reasons.
To remove unsightly cysts that cause knee pain, Baker’s Cyst Removal surgical procedure remains a gold standard technique.
The recent advancement in the procedure is the use of prolotherapy, which stimulates the affected tissue to repair itself. Prolotherapy is often combined with medications for best results.
The cost of Baker’s Cyst Removal procedure depends on a variety of factors, such as the type of your health insurance, annual deductibles, co-pay requirements, out-of-network and in-network of your healthcare providers and healthcare facilities.
In many cases, an estimate may be provided before the procedure. The final amount depends upon the findings during the surgery/procedure and post-operative care that is necessary.
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Baker’s Cyst Removal is usually performed in an out-patient (surgery) facility, a physician’s clinic/office, or a hospital. Normally, the individual can go home once the procedure is completed.
The procedure is performed either by an orthopedic surgeon or a general surgeon; assisted by an anesthesiologist.
The procedure may take anywhere between 45 minutes to an hour.
It is very important to provide the following information to your healthcare provider. This enables your healthcare provider in assessing the risks for the surgical procedure and helps avoid unnecessary complications.
The physician will request your consent for Baker’s Cyst Removal procedure using an informed Consent Form.
Consent for the Procedure: A “consent” is your approval to undergo a procedure. A consent form is signed after the risks and benefits of the procedure, and alternative treatment options, are discussed. This process is called informed consent.
You must sign the forms only after you are totally satisfied by the answers to your questions. In case of minors and individuals unable to personally give their consent, the individual’s legal guardian or next of kin, shall give their consent for the procedure.
Before a Baker’s Cyst Removal surgery is performed, the patient may need to have (any or all of) the following tests done, as suggested by the physician:
Some of the basic questions that you might ask your physician are as follows:
During the procedure the patient is either administered local anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, or general anesthesia. When general anesthesia is necessitated, the procedure is usually performed in a hospital surgery facility.
The amount of blood loss is generally minimal during the procedure. If complications arise during the procedure, it could lead to a further loss of blood.
The possible complications that may arise during the surgery are:
At the healthcare facility, generally there is no requirement for any post-procedure care, unless any complications arise.
The possible risks and complications that may arise after Baker’s Cyst Removal surgery are:
The prognosis post-surgery is usually good.
Do contact your physician if you notice any of the following symptoms:
At home, the following post-operative care is recommended, after Baker’s Cyst Removal procedure:
Normally, it takes about 4 weeks to recover from a Baker’s Cyst Removal procedure.
The tissue is taken for further examination and later disposed, as per the standard medical procedure.
It is important to note that the number of bills that the patient may receive depends on the arrangement the healthcare facility has with the physician and other healthcare providers.
Sometimes, the patient may get a single bill that includes the healthcare facility and the consultant physician charges. Sometimes, the patient might get multiple bills depending on the healthcare provider involved. For instance, the patient may get a bill from:
The patient is advised to inquire and confirm the type of billing, before the Baker’s Cyst Removal procedure is performed.
We sincerely acknowledge and thank Dr. Douglas J. Jones for reviewing the article. His valuable input and feedback has helped enrich the contents of this article.
Douglas J. Jones, MD FACS
Board Certified General Surgeon and Faculty Member
University of Illinois, College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign
506 S. Mathews Ave., Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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