Polymers in Medicine

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Polymers in Medicine

2016, vol. 46, nr 1, January-June, p. 95–100

doi: 10.17219/pim/64803

Publication type: review article

Language: English

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Chemical Substances Used in the Treatment of Ganglions Located in the Hand and Wrist

Sebastian Kuliński1,A,C,D, Olga Gutkowska1,A,B,D, Jerzy Gosk1,A,B,C,E,F

1 Department of Traumatology, Clinical Department of Traumatology and Hand Surgery, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland

Abstract

The aim of this work was to compare different chemical substances used in the treatment of ganglions located in the hand and wrist region. Their basic properties and mechanisms of action have been described. Moreover, the risks associated with the use of particular substances have been highlighted and potential complications connected with their administration have been discussed. On the basis of the available literature, the results of ganglion aspiration treatment followed by an injection of a chemical substance into the cyst cavity have been assessed. In the authors’ opinion, due to the existing risk of complications associated with this treatment, as well as the relatively high rate of ganglion recurrence, this procedure should only be performed by qualified medical personnel. The authors recommend observation in cases of asymptomatic ganglions of the hand and wrist, and operative treatment in cases in which pain, restriction of limb mobility and weakening of handgrip strength are observed.

Key words

steroids, wrist, hand, ganglion cysts, hyaluronoglucosaminidase

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