Question 1

is the ganglion cyst removal a risky thing to do?

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No: For practical purposes, removing a ganglion cyst is very low risk.

Question 2

how risky is surgery for removal of small ganglion cyst in soft tissue of tendon sheath on back of big toe @ what is involved in post-op care.

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Usual risks: Not a usual place 2 have 1.With no complicating vascular disease the legs/feet u have no higher risk 4 it's removal. If there is underlying joint disease it may b a mucoid cysts. These r not movable while a cyst of the sheath is a firm bump & painful 2 pressure. Also a benign giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath is on a stalk & is movable. Mucoid & ganglions can recur. Giant cell also but a rare1.

Question 3

how do you know when you need ganglion cyst removal?

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Size, Location: Its obvious that you should remove a ganglion cyst that is pressing on a nerve, artery or tendon, causing functional issues. They can also be removed for pain, or other issues like interference with watch wear. Keep in mind that recurrence rate is as high as  15%.

Question 4

ganglion cyst removal: indications, risks, alternatives?

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Discomfort,: Ganglion cyst at the wrist joint gives discomfort, occasional pain due to pressure, some restriction of wrist  movements is best managed by excision besides cosmetic reason. It is relatively a very low risk procedure, some times could be aspirated which has high recurrence besides risk of infection.

Question 5

can someone tell me how long will i be off of work for a ganglion cyst removal?

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Depends on your: Work and size/location of ganglion.  If you use your hands and the ganglion is on the wrist and huge, it might take several months to get back to work.  If you don't use your hands much, it will be much sooner.

Question 6

what type of anesthesia is given for a ganglion cyst removal?

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Often Local: Local anesthesia works well. However, depending on its size, depth, location and coexisting medical problems, supplemental anesthesia may be helpful for your comfort.

Question 7

what will happen to me during a ganglion cyst removal surgery?

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Short procedure: First comes anesthesia to relax you, put you to sleep and render an element of amnesia. Surgeon will extract cyst and suture small incision with absorbable sutures. Incision will be covered with dermabond and/or steristrips. Approx 1 hour of surgery or less.

Question 8

how long willit take to heal from ganglion cyst removal surgery?

Accepted Answer

Quick: Usually less than a week to recovery full functiion. Will need protected use for up to four weeks.

Question 9

what type of anesthesia is usually given for a ganglion cyst removal?

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Local or general: It could be done under general anesthesia,  direct local injection at the site  or blocking the nerves at  the axilla.  All are safe and painless.

Question 10

what happens after and during ganglion cyst removal the day of surgery?

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Treatment: The cyst is addressed either by making an incision directly over it and removing the cyst, or in some cases the cyst can be addressed arthroscopically.  The stalk of the cyst which allows for the flow of fluid into the cyst is then addressed.  It is a short outpatient procedure.

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