a baker's cyst can indeed be removed by surgery. in fact that's a typical "last resort" step after drainage and steroids haven't solved the problem. a baker's cyst is a fluid-filled sac behind the knee joint. that's why all of your pain is behind your knee rather than in your joint proper. as to why your physician is recommending a knee replacement that's a good question. i'd ask him or her. sometimes an underlying condition like arthritis can cause a baker's cyst to develop. if that's the case in your situation it could be one reason why your doctor would mention a knee replacement as opposed to simply removing the cyst. i'm only mentioning this for informational purposes not in an attempt to read your doctor's mind. i'd suggest you go back to your doctor and find out why he or she is recommending a knee replacement. you may want to consult a surgeon as well to get his or her opinion about what the best treatment option is for you. hope this helps!
is having a bakers cyct reson to have knee replacement? can a bakers cyct just be removed? a. i'm not a doctor or try to be but my pain is behind my knee and my doctor said it was a baker cyct. i have had the cyct drained and styroids injected about 3 times which feels great for about 2 months. my doctor seams to think i should consider knee replacement. i don't understand why my pain is all on the back of my knee and not in my knee. can you help?