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What is the usual and/or an accepted treatment of a ganglion on the dorsum of the foot?

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Ganglion : These can be drained ( needle aspiration ) cortisone injection can be helpful as well as surgical removal. I would get a podiatrist to look at it and get a MRI before doing anything. Wear shoes that have laces.

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Answered 2/10/2015

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