I am seeing a surgeon on 4/29/13 for a ganglion cyst. its on my dominate hand the right. mixed in arteries, work in labor field how long recovery time?

Volar ganglion cyst : If this is a volar carpal ganglion (palm side of wrist). These typically are at the base of the thumb at the wrist level. They can involve the artery. Everyone rehabs them differently. A general idea of recovery could be a splint at the wrist for 10-14 days full time followed by a removable splint for comfort and during heavier activities for a total of 4-6 weeks. You want to limit swellin.

Dr Goren agreed

Short: About one week will allow full range of active motion. You will not be able to do pushups or hard workouts for about 2-3 weeks. Everything is based on pain with movement.

Dr Smith agreed

Ganglion cyst: Having both evaluated/ treated this complaint and experienced this surgery myself - i advise caution in your expectations. I had this surgery in college (30 years ago) and due to the tissue removed and vascular involvement - this wrist has remained weak throughout my life. Not debilitatingly weak - but I have needed to revisit occupational therapy a few times. Be sure you get this therapy.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed