I have had two aspiration on a ganglion cyst on my right foot.the protrusion is coming back.the second aspiration included a kenalog (triamcinolone) injection. why?

It was not removed: You already have aspirations, and recurring, have surgical removal , it is low risk out patient procedure.Ask your doctor.

See below: Sometimes the cyst attaches into deeper tissue or the joint. Your may need to be removed surgically.

I: Suggest you have the ganglion removed. Aspirations are not very successful.

Is ganglion painful?: If so kenalog( a type of cortisone) may help to relieve pain and inflammtion as well as possibly shrink or slow growth of ganglion. Aspirations are often only temporary. Sometimes they are surgically removed. They are usually caused by excessive friction or pressure. If this is eliminiated the risk of recurrence is lessened.

Sometimes: The steroid helps prevent the reoccurence.

See below: If the cyst returns again you are probably looking at surgical removal.

Trauma.: A ganglion cyst is usually the result of trauma, even many years ago. As far as I am concerned it is a surgical lesion. You either leave it alone or remove it (with a chance of recurrence). Don't hit it with a bible! that is an old wives tale and will make it worse.