Wrist Surgery (Ganglion excision)
Ganglion Excision: Wrist
You have a ganglion on your wrist. A ganglion is a swelling that is filled with thick jelly-like material. They typically occur on the back of the wrist but they can occur near other joints or near tendons. They usually occur in young adults. It is not known why they occur. In children, ganglions usually disappear without any treatment. This can also occur in adults.
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A Patient's Guide to Ganglions of the Wrist
A ganglion is a small, harmless cyst, or sac of fluid, that sometimes develops in the wrist. Doctors don't know exactly what causes ganglions, but a ganglion that isn't painful and doesn't interfere with activity can often be left untreated without harm to the patient. However, treatment options are available for painful ganglions or ones that cause problems.
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