Baker's cysts usually disappear spontaneously after several years. No treatment is necessary, because Baker cysts resolve spontaneously. Surgery is generally not necessary unless the cyst is extremely large or painful. Aspiration will decrease cyst size but generally the cyst recurs. The cyst disappears without intervention.
Complications There are usually no complications.
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