Non-Surgical Treatment:

A ganglion may disappear on its own, although, most that arise from a joint will persist or grow with time. An initial option for treatment would be to attempt to remove the fluid from within it using a needle and syringe, however, this may be unsuccessful if the fluid is quite thick and mucus-like. Sometimes, steroid can also be injected into the ganglion after successfully removing the fluid, however, in all cases the recurrence rate is high.

 

Ganglion Surgery in London & Essex:

Ganglion surgery in London & Essex is performed via an incision that tends to be slightly larger than the ganglion itself, in order to be able to 'track' the stalk of the ganglion and remove it from its origin. Mucus cysts of the finger tip joint (distal interphalangeal joint), such as that shown in the picture above, have a tendency to invade the overlying skin and a local flap may need to be raised and advanced to cover the area that has been removed.

 

• Anaesthetic: Local Anaesthetic (large ganglia such as those affecting the front of the wrist, may require regions anaesthetic).

• Surgery Time: 15 -60 minutes.

• Hospital Stay: Day Case.

• Recovery Time: 1-2 weeks.

• Time off Work: 1-2 week (depends on occupation).