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Had volar ganglion & operated 1 year before. after surgery my wrist area is still experiencing pain. what should be done ? i dont want to do surgery

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Options: Consult your surgeon re: possible injection of a steroid mixed with Xylocaine, (lidocaine) a nerve block or possible aspiration of the ganglionl- all viable options depending on the nature of the ganglion.

Dr Kass and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/1/2014

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A member asked:

Had volar ganglion & operated 1 year before. after surgery my wrist area is still experiencing pain. what should be done ? i dont want to do surgery

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Kass and another doctor agreed

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