Baker's cyst

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fred.perry@rediffmail.com - 27 Oct 2005 03:05 GMT

My dad had met with an automobile accident about 3 years ago (he is now
55 yrs old). He was stopped at a red light and was hit from behind by a
drunk driver at a high rate of speed. In addition to other injuries,
his knees hit the dashboard with force. He had suffered from alot of
pain. The surgeon said that he has arthritis, a Baker's cyst and torn
cartilage. He never suffered from arthritis before. Could the impact
of this crash have started the arthritis and the Baker's cyst? He had
arthroscopic surgery done. The arthritis was medium to severe. I
would appreciate hearing from any of you.

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Lopez - 27 Oct 2005 03:28 GMT

It is very difficult for me to communicate on the particulars of your
father's situation. Impact injuries to the joints can cause cartilage
damage. Cartilage damage can cause arthritis and lead to a Baker's
cyst over time.
However it's better if you consult the attending doctor for better
guide for your father. However for more info on Baker's cyst and
Arthritis you can visit these sites and groups.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Baker's_cyst?Open
Document,
http://groups.google.com/group/osteoarthritis-knowhow, etc.

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sparker - 27 Oct 2005 04:59 GMT

I've actually been in the same situation. I shattered my knee and had
to wear knee braces for some time. But it is true that cartilage
damage can cause arthritis. There's actually some medicine im taking
that repairs your cartilage, it's called flex-force. I found it on
froogle.com, and seems to be working nicely. See
www.flexforceworks.com.

> It is very difficult for me to communicate on the particulars of your
> father's situation. Impact injuries to the joints can cause cartilage
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Baker's_cyst?Open
Document,
> http://groups.google.com/group/osteoarthritis-knowhow, etc.

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diclidophora@yahoo.co.uk - 27 Oct 2005 16:51 GMT

Sparker.

It is a dietary supplement (not a medicine). Have you thought about
what happens when hyaluronic acid is digested in the gut - ie it is no
longer hyaluronic acid. The best you could get out of this approach
would be precursors of hyaluronic acid which you can probably get by
eating a good diet anyway.

Hyaluronic acid can be injected directly into a suitable joint with
some benefit.

Peter

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