Becker's cyst under the knee. What is dangerous for this disease?

The term "Becker's cyst under the knee" in medicine refers to the inflammatory fluid that accumulates in the mucous bag, which lies just below the popliteal cavity. This bag "nests" between the tendons of the gastrocnemius and semimembranous muscles and communicates with the joint through a small hole. If the inflammation begins to develop in the knee joint, the formed fluid begins to collect in the interbody bag - this is how Becker's cyst is formed under the knee.

Possible causes of

Factors provoking the development of this disease, there may be several. Among the most common doctors call all kinds of injuries and inflammations of the meniscus, as well as rheumatoid arthritis and gonarthrosis. And it is characteristic that the longer a patient lays off treatment and hopes to "go by himself", the more likely that he will face such a complication as Becker's cyst under the knee.

Symptoms of

What are the signs of this disease? At an early stage, the inflammatory process is not manifested. However, as the liquid fills the bag, the cyst increases in size. It is natural that a person becomes more and more difficult to bend his leg: sit, get up, go down and climb the stairs, and then just walk. With palpation, you can feel a small, but dense formation in the popliteal cavity. Gradually Becker's cyst grows under the knee. Accordingly, there are painful sensations. If you do not take the necessary measures, the pain can develop from barely noticeable to unbearable. Symptoms also include numbness of the foot( the latter is due to the fact that the cyst can squeeze the nerve endings).

Complications of

For a competent doctor it is not the slightest effort to put the right diagnosis. Especially if there are obvious signs. In principle, in the presence of visible pathology, a person himself can determine that he has a Becker cyst: under the knee( photo shows how the disease looks like), a kind of tumor is formed. To postpone visit to the doctor in no event it is impossible! After all, what is the threat of this disease? First, it disrupts the blood supply of muscles and tendons, which causes severe pain, and as a result can lead to osteomyelitis and even infection of blood. Secondly, the venous outflow suffers: the leg from the knee turns blue, swells and becomes covered with trophic ulcers. Finally, many patients who start a cyst suffer from thrombosis and phlebitis, which in turn can provoke clogging of the vessel and even cause death.

Cyst of Becker under the knee: treatment of

The disease involves two options for therapy: conservative treatment and surgery. The first is based on the use of anti-inflammatory drugs and, as a rule, is considered not very effective. However, if your cyst remains small, it is entirely possible to resort to this method. Conservative treatment also includes puncture, that is, removal of fluid from the bag using a special thick needle. The operation is usually indicated to patients suffering from various complications. It is not necessary to be afraid of it - it is a rather simple procedure, taking about twenty minutes and conducted under local anesthesia.