Baker's Cyst

Since degenerative arthritis is the primary cause of Baker's cysts in elderly patients, the treatment goal is to control inflammation and maintain function as much as possible, even if the degeneration of the joint itself is difficult to reverse. Because the risks of surgery, the burden of anesthesia, and the recovery period are relatively high in the elderly, conservative treatment is considered the priority. Korean traditional medicine has the advantage of improving pain and function through minimally invasive procedures.

Perspective of a Korean Traditional Medicine Clinic

In Korean traditional medicine, degenerative joint disease in elderly patients is viewed as fundamentally rooted in a decline in vital energy and vital essence. This is a complex pathology where bone and cartilage degeneration progresses due to a decline in the energy governing bones and cartilage, and waste fluid accumulates as digestive and metabolic functions weaken, leading to poor fluid regulation. For elderly patients, we select gentle internal treatments and mild external treatments that reinforce vitality and digestive and metabolic functions while avoiding excessive stimulation. A realistic treatment approach involves long-term management using herbal medicine tailored to the body's condition to gradually restore organ function while simultaneously improving cysts and joint function.