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What is the recovery time for ganglion cyst removal on wrist?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

About 2-3 weeks, but: Check with your surgeon, as he/she can give you the best estimate, depending on the size, location, site, whether its a primary or a recurrent one. Good luck.

Dr Berg agreed

Answered 12/4/2013

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Splinting: Surgery requires a period of splinting post operatively usually 3 weeks to avoid the possibility of recurrence.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 10/24/2015

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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.

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