Ganglion Cysts are most commonly present on the back or the front of the wrist and on the bone or end joint or the finger.

Ganglions usually arise due to some degeneration in the lining of a joint in the hand or wrist.

Although most ganglions can be diagnosed by examination alone, an x-ray is useful if arthritis or other joint problems are suspected. Often a request for an ultrasound is required to assist with diagnosis and possibly for a steroid injection at the same time.

No. If a Ganglion is causing you no pain then there is no need to treat it – unless of course you are concerned due to its appearance.

Yes. Usually Ganglions can be treated with a steroid injection prior to considering surgery as this sometimes helps to reduce and eliminate the Ganglion.

Surgery to excise Ganglion Cysts can be performed under general or local anaesthetic and is performed as day surgery in hospital. The wound usually heals quickly and symptoms are often relieved within the first few weeks. The dressing is kept in place for 5-7 daysContinue reading →

The average risk of return of a Ganglion after surgical removal is around 10%.