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Do i need a cast if i'm getting a ganglion cyst removed from my wrist?
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No: A cast is only going to get your wrist stiff after the surgery. I place patients is a light dressing for two days which can then be removed. Patients begin range of motion exercises the day after surgery to prevent stiffness.
Answered 11/9/2012
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