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How is a ganglion cyst on the knee dianosed and treated?

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Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

MRI: While you can palate a fluid filled bump near the joint line, the definitive technique is MRI.. ultrasound would be OK too if you have a talented technician

Answered 12/27/2018

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