Wrist Ganglion Excision

We perform wrist arthroscopic ganglion excision with ultrasound assistance. This novel technique lets us see the ganglion from outside the joint and decompress it arthroscopically.

Traditional ganglion excision requires a large incision. Open surgery involves finding the ganglion from the “outside,” and sometimes, it is difficult to find the “stalk” of the ganglion. Failure to remove this tissue and the capsule or ligament from which it arises can lead to an unacceptable recurrence rate.

Finding and treating the ganglion from the joint side where it arises makes sense, as you can simultaneously address the problem’s source and any other pathology.

Traditional open excision requires a larger scar and can lead to high recurrence rates if the deep tissue which causes the ganglion is not removed.