Question 1

ganglion cyst surgery 2/2015.  still have quite a bit of pain in base of thumb (site surgery)  it's been 5 months. why still pain?

Accepted Answer

Hand surgeon: This question is best answered by your surgeon who performed the procedure during which superficial nerves were probably disturbed and are very slow to grow back. I'm sure the surgeon will want to examine your hand if you're having so much discomfort 5 months later.

Question 2

have a ganglion cyst on my palm, by the base of the thumb. is painful and large. i have an appointment in 3 days, should i use heat or cold for pain?

Accepted Answer

Varies: You'd be able to see which works within 15 min of application though

Question 3

can i develop a ganglion cyst at base of thumb after a trigger thumb release surgery (apprx 3 weeks)? i have had a ganglion cyst removal from my wrist years before.

Accepted Answer

Cyst or scar: If you are describing a small bump at your wrist, it can be either a ganglion cyst or a fibrous tissue mass,  like an abnormal scar. Consult with your dr

Question 4

is it common to keep getting ganglion cysts? i've had 2 or 3 in the past year. the first was on my wrist & removed. the others are on the opposite hand. one is on the base of the thumb joint and painful the ? one on wrist?

Accepted Answer

: No. Multiple ganglion cysts are rare.
You may read this technical article on this topic: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6195920/

Question 5

small round hard like bone lump at base of wrist (palm side) thumb side. doesnt hurt, could it be ganglion cyst? it is hard like a bone though

Accepted Answer

Maybe: These cysts can be very hard. They are typically removed by a hand specialist ortho, general surgery, or plastics. Ask your primary care provider if a referral is appropriate. Hope this helps!

Question 6

what do i do? cmc suspensionplasty 6 mths ago. new pain at base of thumb with lump. mri neg for cyst. pain mostly in hand but thumb only bends a little. dr thinks bump is bone but come on overnight. ideas?

Accepted Answer

: Get a second opinion from an expert hand surgeon (orthopedics), as the restricted movement can probably be resolved with additional surgery.

Question 7

will a ganglion cyst resolve on it's own? painful lumb at base of thumb, 2nd joint down. hard to use hand and is causing off/on numbness. cmc arthroplasty 6 mths ago, with suspension?

Accepted Answer

: Looks like you have symptoms which would require a hand or orthopedic surgeons evaluation. I doubt if it will go away on its own

Question 8

what does a ganglion cyst on the thumb look like?

Accepted Answer

swelling: Ganglion cysts of the thumb arise from the synovium of one of the joints of the thumb. This can be the mp joint, ip joint or cmc joint, they are swollen tense cystic masses usually on the dorsum of the joint. Ganglions of the ip joint can also cause nail deformities. If painful or symptomatic seek care of a hand surgeon.

Question 9

had a cyst removed from my thumb (knuckle area) 15 days ago and i'm still experiencing some numbness on the tip of my thumb. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

YES: this could be due to irritation of the digital nerve(s)

It may take some time (weeks) but it should resolve!

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 10

what is the recommended care after having a digital mucous cyst removed as the thumb is now visibly open where it was removed and the nail is still dark on one side in addition to the area now has an odor. please advise. thank you.

Accepted Answer

Sore/odor: May be infected. See your surgeon immediately.

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Ganglion cyst surgery 2/2015. still have quite a bit of pain in base of thumb (site surgery) it's been 5 months. why still pain?

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Have a ganglion cyst on my palm, by the base of the thumb. is painful and large. i have an appointment in 3 days, should i use heat or cold for pain?

A member asked:

Can i develop a ganglion cyst at base of thumb after a trigger thumb release surgery (apprx 3 weeks)? i have had a ganglion cyst removal from my wrist years before.

A member asked:

Is it common to keep getting ganglion cysts? i've had 2 or 3 in the past year. the first was on my wrist & removed. the others are on the opposite hand. one is on the base of the thumb joint and painful the ? one on wrist?

A member asked:

Small round hard like bone lump at base of wrist (palm side) thumb side. doesnt hurt, could it be ganglion cyst? it is hard like a bone though

A member asked:

What do i do? cmc suspensionplasty 6 mths ago. new pain at base of thumb with lump. mri neg for cyst. pain mostly in hand but thumb only bends a little. dr thinks bump is bone but come on overnight. ideas?

A member asked:

Will a ganglion cyst resolve on it's own? painful lumb at base of thumb, 2nd joint down. hard to use hand and is causing off/on numbness. cmc arthroplasty 6 mths ago, with suspension?

A member asked:

What does a ganglion cyst on the thumb look like?

A member asked:

Had a cyst removed from my thumb (knuckle area) 15 days ago and i'm still experiencing some numbness on the tip of my thumb. is this normal?

A member asked:

What is the recommended care after having a digital mucous cyst removed as the thumb is now visibly open where it was removed and the nail is still dark on one side in addition to the area now has an odor. please advise. thank you.

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