Save information for later
Sign Up

Learn About Ganglion Cyst

What is the definition of Ganglion Cyst?
Ganglion cysts are benign (non-cancerous) round or oval lumps filled with a gelatinous fluid that develop in the synovium along the tendons or joints of the wrists and hands. Ganglion cysts can range from the size of a pea to 2.5 centimeters in diameter and can also occur on the ankles, knees, or feet.
What are the symptoms of Ganglion Cyst?
The symptoms of ganglion cysts depend on their location, shape, and size. The size of a ganglion cyst may fluctuate with joint movement. Ganglion cysts can be painful if they press on a nerve and may also affect joint movement. Additional symptoms may include tingling, numbness, muscle weakness, and an unsatisfactory cosmetic appearance.
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
What are the current treatments for Ganglion Cyst?
Ganglion cysts may resolve on their own or require treatment. The treatment for a ganglion cyst depends on its size and whether it is causing pain or affecting joint movement. If there are no symptoms, no treatment may be needed. If the ganglion cyst is causing symptoms, then it may be treated conservatively with immobilization using a brace or splint to shrink the cyst or aspiration using a needed to drain fluid from the cyst. Surgical excision is usually the preferred treatment for symptomatic ganglion cysts because the cysts may otherwise recur.
Who are the top Ganglion Cyst Local Doctors?
Robert M. Campolattaro
Distinguished in Ganglion Cyst
Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
Distinguished in Ganglion Cyst
Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

Tidewater Orthopaedic Associates Inc.

901 Enterprise Pkwy, Suite 900, 
Hampton, VA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Robert Campolattaro is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Campolattaro is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Campolattaro is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew D. Thomas
Distinguished in Ganglion Cyst
Distinguished in Ganglion Cyst

Summit Orthopedics - Woodbury (Woodlake)

2090 Woodwinds Drive, 
Woodbury, MN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Andrew Thomas, M.D., is an orthopedic hand surgeon specializing in treatment of the hand, wrist, and elbow. He has a special interest in reconstructive surgery and restoration of balance and function due to stroke or cerebral palsy. He has three fellowships, one from the Indiana Hand Center, and two international ones from Switzerland and Germany. “I am continually amazed by the mixture of strength, elegance, and humanity that come together in my patients’ hands and feel fortunate to be able to play a role in helping them when they encounter disease or injury as they seek to return to strength and function.” Dr. Thomas is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor award from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Dr. Thomas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis.

 
 
 
 
Learn about our expert tiers
Learn More
Alan B. Thomas
Distinguished in Ganglion Cyst
Orthopedics
Distinguished in Ganglion Cyst
Orthopedics

Proliance Puget Sound Orthopaedics

7308 Bridgeport Way W., Suite 201, 
Lakewood, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Alan B. Thomas, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in upper extremity surgery. He has been practicing medicine since 2000, and he has a special interest in arthroscopy of the wrist, elbow and shoulder. He received a CAQ subspecialty certificate in orthopedic surgery of the hand from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.He enjoys the challenges of restoring people to health through his practice. His doctorate work in biochemistry opened up new approaches for treating complex problems and made him a more detailed clinician.Dr. Thomas is a former vice president of St. Clare Hospital and has served on the operating and surgical committees for St Clare Hospital and the medical executive committee for Franciscan Health at St. Josephs Medical Center. He is a chairman for an outreach committee at his church and a member of the board of directors for The Health Project – Cambodia, which delivers medical supplies and equipment to underserved people in Southeast Asia and he travels to Cambodia each year to provide surgical care to those in need.Outside of his medical practice and volunteer work, he tries to keep up with his three children who are avid skiers, wakeboarders, and surfers. Dr. Thomas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Rhizarthrosis.

What are the latest Ganglion Cyst Clinical Trials?
Percutaneous Blockade Protocol of the Stellate Ganglion in Patients With Refractory Electrical Storm

Summary: There is no randomized clinical study in the literature that evaluated the efficacy and safety of the stellate ganglion infiltration procedure in patients with electrical storm. So far, case reports and retrospective studies suggest that such a strategy should be considered in cases refractory to initial therapy. In this scenario, the European and American guidelines for the treatment of ventricul...

Match to trials
Find the right clinical trials for you in under a minute
Get started
POL-CA Registry: Multicenter Observational Study of Neuromodulatory Procedures in Cardiovascular Autonomic Dysfunction Syndromes

Summary: The multicentre observational study POL-CA involves a wide spectrum of patients with a history of syncopy. The study recruits patients with diagnosed vasovagal syndrome, cardioinhibitory carotid sinus syndrome, symptomatic sinus bradycardia or atrioventricular block, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, orthostatic hypotension, and inappropriate sinus tachycardia syndrome. This is an observa...