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If a Ganglion Cyst of the Wrist & Hand is limiting your life, our specialists at Elite Ortho are here to help you recover faster with personalized treatment and compassionate care.

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Ganglion Cyst of the Wrist & Hand

A cyst is a fluid out pouching. A ganglion is a cyst that arises from a joint. Typically the cyst has a balloon cyst with a stalk that begins at the joint.

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Signs You May Have a Ganglion Cyst

Symptoms include a hard bump, pain with wrist motion, and occasionally numbness or tingling of the hand. Some smaller ganglions can remain hidden under the skin.

What Causes a Ganglion Cyst?

The cause of ganglion cysts is unclear though some thought is that repetitive wrist trauma may increase the risk.

Ganglions at the wrist are most commonly found between the ages of 15 and 40 years. Cysts that develop at the end joint of a finger, mucous cysts, are more commonly caused by arthritis in the finger joint.

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Our orthopedic experts at Elite Ortho are here to help you regain comfort, strength, and confidence in your body. Whether you need a personalized recovery plan or advanced surgical care, we’ll guide you every step of the way—with compassion and skill.

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Evaluation & Treatment

How We Diagnose Ganglion Cyst of the Wrist & Hand

Initial evaluation includes a medical history and physical examination. X-rays may be done to rule out other conditions including a bone tumor or arthritis. In cases of a suspicious ganglion or those who may have an occult ganglion an MRI or ultrasound may be indicated.

Nonsurgical

Initial treatment of a ganglion cyst is nonsurgical including observation, immobilization, or aspiration. A significant portions of cysts return after aspiration. Surgical treatment may be considered if nonsurgical treatment does not provide relief.

Surgical

Surgical cyst removal is done as an outpatient procedure through a small incision. Activities usually can be resumed 2 to 6 weeks after surgery.

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We treat all musculoskeletal conditions including, but not limited to, injuries related to sports, accidents, or work, injuries involving shoulders, hands, wrists, elbows, knees, hips, ankles, concussion as well as arthritis, and back problems.

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