No treatment keep it

Half of all wrists have a ganglion. Many are visible. Ganglions are harmless. They look funny, but the surgical scar might not look much better.

Results

All figurines together represent 100 patients. The green figurines represent satisfied patients. The red figurines represent unsatisfied patients.

Almost all patients get used to the swelling and are satisfied without getting any treatment. In about 50 of 100 patients the ganglion cyst becomes less prominent.1

Population: 50%

Advantages:

  • No risks.

Disadvantages:

  • A little funny looking, but most people get used to it.