Sidharth Sahni
Crozer-Chester, Mount Sinai, Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, USA
Publications
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Case Report
Dorsal Wrist Impingement Syndrome Pain After Ganglion Cyst Removal
Author(s): Sidharth Sahni*, Joseph E. Fares, Oranicha Jumreornvong, Jory Pierce Parson and Mariam Zakhary
A ganglion cyst is a benign fluid-filled sac that typically appears on the dorsal aspect of the wrist, arising idiopathically near the joint capsule or tendon sheath. Diagnosis is primarily clinical, with MRI and ultrasound serving as confirmation tools. Treatment options range from immobilization, aspiration, hydrossection, steroid or hyaluronidase injection, to surgical intervention. Although relatively uncommon, Dorsal Ganglion Cysts (DGC) can lead to Dorsal Wrist Impingement (DWI) syndrome. This syndrome results from the thickening of the wrist capsule due to overuse, injury, or repetitive activities. This thickening can lead to the compression of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) tendon during wrist extension and produce tenderness around the lunate. In some refractory cases, MRI findings may show recurrent ganglion cysts, while in others, they may appear "normal.&qu.. Read More»