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Wrist ganglionic cysts - June 12, 2007 11:39:00 AM

physioo

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any reserach out there that shows any benefit with physio?

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RE: Wrist ganglionic cysts - August 12, 2007 7:35:18 PM

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I also have a patient (who I am seeing for unrelated condition) who has about 4-5 cysts in her wrist. She c/o pain and is really limited in quadruped because of it. I also thought about what I could do to help....

Anyone??

J

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RE: Wrist ganglionic cysts - August 12, 2007 10:40:11 PM

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Take a big heavy book to them!

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RE: Wrist ganglionic cysts - August 12, 2007 11:17:01 PM

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Haha, any other interventions since the 1970's?

J

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RE: Wrist ganglionic cysts - August 13, 2007 9:29:56 AM

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surgery.

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RE: Wrist ganglionic cysts - August 15, 2007 12:45:24 PM

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You may laugh, but the book method does work. However, I have only used it on friends and relatives, as patients would probably sue. And win. Surgery is the only lasting option, and Im not sure that the cysts always stay away.

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RE: Wrist ganglionic cysts - August 16, 2007 10:50:39 AM

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Slamming a book on the cyst is generally not a recommended treatment - I agree you should only use it for self and family. It was used in physician offices in the past.

Ganglion cysts sometimes return after surgery but it is the best option available per recent discussion with a hand surgeon. Apparently surgery is only recommended for adults. Sometimes the surgery is more cosmetic. The cysts do not always interfere with function.

If the cyst or surrounding tissue is inflamed, treatment to reduce inflammation may be helpful. Other than for acute or sub-acute inflammation, I doubt if PT will be helpful.

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RE: Wrist ganglionic cysts - August 16, 2007 11:44:10 AM

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Thanks for all the replies. My patient has had surgery in the past, she now has about 2 more than she originally did. They do interrupt her function, so maybe another surgery is advised....

I appreciate the time!

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