Surgery Surgery can remove the cyst and its connection to the joint. The wound can initially be tender, red and thick. It improves for a year. The joint may be stiff for a similar time period.1,2 Advantage Usually gets rid of the ganglion. Disadvantages Trade a bump for a scar; The ganglion can return; Risk of infection; Risk of wound problems; Risk of drooping at the tip of the finger; About a year of recovery time. Results Results of surgery vary between studies but it is estimated that in around 95 of 100 patients the ganglion stays away.1,2 Questions? × Help Heeft u hulp nodig bij het invullen van de keuzehulp? Of heeft u vragen over de keuzehulp? Bekijk hier het overzicht van veel gestelde vragen of neem contact op met het CZ Zorgteam: 013 594 9110. Notes × Notes Previous Next × Register U kunt de volgende keer inloggen op www.decisionaid.info/login with this digit code and the password that you created. PIN (Patient Identification Number) Password Re-enter password × Log-in PIN (Patient Identification Number) Password
