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What is the definition of Ganglion Cyst?
Ganglion cysts are benign (non-cancerous) round or oval lumps filled with a gelatinous fluid that develop in the synovium along the tendons or joints of the wrists and hands. Ganglion cysts can range from the size of a pea to 2.5 centimeters in diameter and can also occur on the ankles, knees, or feet.
What are the symptoms of Ganglion Cyst?
The symptoms of ganglion cysts depend on their location, shape, and size. The size of a ganglion cyst may fluctuate with joint movement. Ganglion cysts can be painful if they press on a nerve and may also affect joint movement. Additional symptoms may include tingling, numbness, muscle weakness, and an unsatisfactory cosmetic appearance.
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What are the current treatments for Ganglion Cyst?
Ganglion cysts may resolve on their own or require treatment. The treatment for a ganglion cyst depends on its size and whether it is causing pain or affecting joint movement. If there are no symptoms, no treatment may be needed. If the ganglion cyst is causing symptoms, then it may be treated conservatively with immobilization using a brace or splint to shrink the cyst or aspiration using a needed to drain fluid from the cyst. Surgical excision is usually the preferred treatment for symptomatic ganglion cysts because the cysts may otherwise recur.
Who are the top Ganglion Cyst Local Doctors?
Dr. Natalio Debs-Elias
Plastic Surgery | Hand Surgery
Dr. Natalio Debs-Elias
Plastic Surgery | Hand Surgery
Bayamon, PR 
 (13.7 mi)
787-786-4460
Experience:
44+ years
Languages Spoken:
English

Natalio Debs-Elias is a Plastic Surgeon and a Hand Surgeon in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Dr. Debs-Elias has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Synovitis.

Dr. Jose M. Santiago-Figueroa
Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
Dr. Jose M. Santiago-Figueroa
Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

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Centro Medico De Pr, Bo Monacillos Adm De Servicios Medicos, 
Rio Piedras, PR 
 (15.5 mi)
787-777-3535
Languages Spoken:
English
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Jose Santiago-Figueroa is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. Dr. Santiago-Figueroa and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Synovitis, and Ganglion Cyst.

 
 
 
 
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Edwin Rosa-Vazquez
Edwin Rosa-Vazquez
San Juan PR 00931, 
San Juan, PR 
 (16.8 mi)

Edwin Rosa-Vazquez practices in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Rosa-Vazquez and is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Vascular Dementia, Ganglion Cyst, and Ear Barotrauma.

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What are the latest Ganglion Cyst Clinical Trials?
A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-controlled Study of the Effects of Stellate Ganglion Block on Neural Activity and Symptoms in Participants With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-controlled Study of the Effects of Stellate Ganglion Block on Neural Activity and Symptoms in Participants With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4

Summary: This study will enroll patients meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Following an initial screening visit, clinical assessment, and enrollment, subjects will be randomized into treatment and placebo arms. Both cohorts will undergo a pre-intervention functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) of th...

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Enhancing Cognitive Processing Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Via Stellate Ganglion Block Treatment: a Pilot Trial
Enhancing Cognitive Processing Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Via Stellate Ganglion Block Treatment: a Pilot Trial
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an effective first-line, evidence-based treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Despite its well-demonstrated effectiveness, research has shown that approximately two-thirds of individuals continue to meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD even after successful treatment completion. Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) treatment, involving a local anesthes...

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