Ganglion cyst

Patients are advised to moderate or modify any activity that exacerbates symptoms. Once a ganglion appears, there may also be benefits to using compressive wrist supports when performing vigorous activities. It has not been confirmed, but this may help to limit cyst growth.

Patients should be informed of recurrence rates after treatment and that, if surgical excision is possible, it may not be a definitive cure. Patients should be advised that, for cosmetic corrections, a bump will be replaced with a surgical scar.