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A ganglion is a small, usually hard bump above a tendon or in the capsule that encloses a joint. A ganglion is also called a synovial hernia or synovial cyst. |
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Symptoms
Mild sprains or other repeated injuries can irritate and tear the thin membrane covering a tendon, causing fluid to l...
Causes
Mild sprains or other repeated injuries can irritate and tear the thin membrane covering a tendon, causing fluid to l...
Tests
Diagnosis is usually made through physical examination as well as such imaging studies as x ray, ultrasound, and magn...
Treatments
Some ganglions disappear without treatment, and some reappear despite treatment. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or other ove...
Complications
Possible complications include excessive post-operative bleeding and infection of the surgical site. Calcification, o...
Prevention
Exercises that increase muscle strength and flexibility can prevent ganglions. Warming and cooling down before and af...
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