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Guidelines

Bakers Cyst

History

  • Related to OA

Signs

  • Lump in Popliteal fossa
  • Can fluctuate
  • Commonly recur
    Referral Guidelines

    Secondary Care Referral?

    • Only if very symptomatic
    Primary Care Management

    ​Primary Care Investigations

    • X-Ray – AP standing and lateral if very symptomatic and considering referral to secondary care for osteoarthritis.

    Primary Care Treatment

    • Reassure, related to OA
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