Wrist Ganglions

Gant, Jonathan; Ruff, Michael E.; Janz, Brian A.

doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.11.048

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“…At least several theories aimed at explaining ganglion pathophysiology exist but all of them have certain weaknesses. 12,15,[23][24][25][26] The first of these theories suggests that a ganglion is a herniation of the joint capsule (herniation of the synovial tissue from the joint). According to this concept, the fluid filling the cyst would originate from the joint and would be pumped into the cyst through a one-way valve mechanism.…”

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“…It is also difficult to explain the fact that a high percentage of ganglions spontaneously resolve in long-term observation, although ligamentous hyperlaxity, allegedly underlying their formation, persists. 24 Furthermore, no explanation exists as to why ganglions develop mainly in young individuals. Wrist ganglions prevail in clinical practice.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…pain and disability)". 24 The strengths of our research is the large number of cases included in the study as well as comprehensive and multidirectional statistical analysis of the gathered material. The retrospective character of the study and homogeneity of the patient group, e.g.…”

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Ganglions of the hand and wrist: Retrospective statistical analysis of 520 cases

Kuliński¹,

Gutkowska²,

Mizia³

et al. 2017

Adv Clin Exp Med

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Ganglions of the hand and wrist: Retrospective statistical analysis of 520 cases

Kuliński¹,

Gutkowska²,

Mizia³

et al. 2017

Adv Clin Exp Med

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“…Brandfonbrener (5) cautions that pain constellations in musicians may not always be associated with typical upper extremity diagnoses such as tenosynovitis, epicondylitis, or De Quervain syndrome. Studies suggest that overuse syndrome may be the most common complaint of musicians, with prevalence greater than 50% in instrumental athletes (6,16).…”

Section: Musculoskeletal Problems Overuse Syndromementioning

confidence: 99%

Common Medical Problems of Instrumental Athletes

Schaefer

Speier

2012

Current Sports Medicine Reports

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The fields of sports medicine and performing arts medicine have begun recent initiatives to collaborate more closely and to share information pertinent to the treatment of athletes and performing artists. This article provides a review of the common musculoskeletal and neurological problems encountered among performing artists who play instruments. Approaches to history, examination, diagnosis, and treatment are offered, based on literature reviews, expert opinion, and the authors' own experiences in a musician's clinic. Treatments focus on conservative management within a multidisciplinary framework, and indications are given for appropriate surgical referral. Providers are encouraged to build an understanding of the unique issues affecting instrumental athletes.

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“…When necessary, treatment options include aspiration and excision via open or arthroscopic techniques. Most treatment algorithms appropriately begin with nonsurgical management due to the limited morbidity and high potential for spontaneous resolution [10]. If aspiration proves ineffective and further intervention is required, open or arthroscopic surgical excision may be performed.…”

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Blunt Force May be an Effective Treatment for Ganglion Cysts

Trivedi¹,

Schreiber²,

Daluiski

2016

HSS Journal®: The Musculoskeletal Journal of Hospital for Speci

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Background: Ganglion cysts are the most common soft tissue tumors of the hand and wrist. There is currently no data available for the recurrence or complication rate of patients that self treat ganglion cysts by using an extrinsic force. Despite this absence of evidence, patients are still using this mode of treatment. Questions/Purposes: The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of blunt force as a treatment modality for disrupting ganglion cysts. Methods: We analyzed videos of patients attempting to disrupt their ganglion cysts of the wrist by blunt force on Youtube.com and surveyed them anonymously. Candidates were contacted through YouTube's email server and given a link to an online questionnaire. Results: Two hundred fourteen individuals were reviewed with a total of 1,008,913 views. Eighty three percent of videos were effective in treating the cyst. All 38 individuals that responded to the survey reported that the blunt force was effective in immediate elimination of the cyst in an average of 1.6 attempts (range 1-5). A majority (N = 21, 55%) reported no recurrence since the initial disruption of the cyst at a follow-up of 24 months. Conclusions: YouTube.com was found to be an effective outlet to study a treatment modality that would otherwise be limited by practical considerations. The study showed that a subset of patients is utilizing blunt force trauma to successfully treat wrist ganglion cysts.

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Wrist Ganglions

Cited by 18 publications

References 17 publications

Ganglions of the hand and wrist: Retrospective statistical analysis of 520 cases

Ganglions of the hand and wrist: Retrospective statistical analysis of 520 cases

Common Medical Problems of Instrumental Athletes

Blunt Force May be an Effective Treatment for Ganglion Cysts

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