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Gangloin cyst
I had an operation for gangloin cyst at back side of wrist joint nearly 8 years ago. Now i feel small cyst like under the right elbow. Now it became two. I just read cyst may come again. So i want to clarify that whether i should get operated this time too.?
I wont prefer it bcoz my wrist joint cant work normal now and it pains like hell some times. Is there any cure for them other than surgery. I guess my cysts are about 1cm in diameter
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Wrist cysts are called ganglions.
Elbow cyst may be ganglions, but they can be other cysts also.
Get investigations done( MRI,ultrasound) to know involvement of neurovascular structures due to their close proximity.
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1. try first - hot water compression and local massage with medications.
2.secondly- needle decompression. ( USG guided).
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surgery is last step reserved for recurrences or compound ganglions.
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You can wait , or take local injection if small
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