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What Causes A Bony Lump In The Wrist And How To Treat It?
I am a 46 year old slim male. A couple of months ago in the shower my wrist made a sharp snap, and it felt is if someone had tapped the side of my wrist with something hard. Since then a lump has appeared in that location. It does not hurt. It feels like bone, but it seems to be able to move slightly. It is rounded and about 1 cm across at the base. Any ideas what it is and what I should do about it?
Thu, 26 Mar 2020
Hi,
You have a ganglion on the wrist.This a a rounded thin walled swelling filled with gelatinous fluid like gel. It is attached to the joint capsule or ligament. This is harmless and does not need any specific treatment, and might disappear by itself.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. George Verghese, Orthopaedic Surgeon
You have a ganglion on the wrist.This a a rounded thin walled swelling filled with gelatinous fluid like gel. It is attached to the joint capsule or ligament. This is harmless and does not need any specific treatment, and might disappear by itself.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. George Verghese, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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