bone, joint, and muscle disorders
Ganglia
Treatment of Ganglia
Removal of the fluid using a needle Surgical removal Most ganglia disappear without treatment, so treatment may not be necessary. However, if ganglia are unsightly, cause discomfort, or continue to increase in size, the jellylike fluid inside them can be removed by a doctor using a needle and a syringe (called aspiration). Aspiration is effective in about 50% of people. Sometimes a Corticosteroids is injected afterward to further ease any discomfort. People should not remove a ganglion by placing their hand on a firm surface (such as a table) and hitting the ganglion with a large book or other hard object. This method may cause injury and is unreliable. In about 40 to 70% of people, surgical removal is necessary. After surgical removal, ganglia return in about 5 to 15% of people. 