Arthroscopic Resection of Volar Ganglion of the Wrist Joint.
- Author:
Inhyeok RHYOU
1
;
Hyeong Jin KIM
;
Bo Gun SUH
;
Chaeik CHUNG
;
Kyung Chul KIM
Author Information
1. Upper Extremity and Microsurgery Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Semyeong Christianty Hospital, Pohang, Kyeongbuk, Korea. inhyeok_r@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Wrist;
Volar ganglion;
Arthroscopic resection
- MeSH:
Cicatrix;
Cosmetics;
Follow-Up Studies;
Ganglion Cysts;
Humans;
Incidence;
Ligaments;
Median Nerve;
Paresthesia;
Recurrence;
Synovitis;
Wrist;
Wrist Joint
- From:Journal of the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand
2010;15(3):136-142
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate the results of arthroscopic resection of volar ganglion of the wrist. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Nine patients who had arthroscopic resection of volar ganglion of wrist were evaluated. Using 3-4 poral as a viewing portal, volar ganglion was debrided through the radioscaphocapitate (RSC) ligament and long radiolunate (LRL) ligament using a resector inserted from the 1-2 or 4-5 portal. We evaluated the incidence of relapse, the time to postoperative disappearance of pain, surgical complications, and intra-articular derangements. RESULTS: Eight patients had synovitis around radial styloid process. Three patients had capsular tear between RSC ligament and LRL ligament. There was no relapse at an average follow-up of 15 months. The pain felt during daily activities subsided at 2.5 months after operation in 9 patients. One patient had partial injury of the median nerve causing persistent paresthesia. All were satisfied for the postoperative scars. CONCLUSION: Arthroscopic resection is a reliable option with good cosmetic results for the treatment of volar ganglion of the wrist.
