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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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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.
Answered 7/1/2014
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