What are Ganglions?
Ganglions are small cysts which appear on the hand or wrist adjacent to tendons. They are extremely common and usually not painful. They are filled with clear fluid and they can disappear on their own without any treatment. Sometimes they get bigger over time. They dont spread to other areas. The cause of Ganglions is unknown. The common locations for Ganglions are the top of the wrist, the palm side of the wrist, and the top of the end joint of the finger. If the ganglio does not bother you, then it can be left at least for a while, to see if it disappears on its own. If it bothers you or if it becomes painful then it can be treated very easily. A needle can be inserted into the cyst to remove the fluid inside. This will enable the cyst to deflate. Quiet often however, the ganglion returns once more. Surgically, we can remove the cyst and a portion of the joint capsule. This is generally very successful although there is still a very small chance that the ganglion could return. The pr
