Dorsal wrist ganglia. Etiology. Clinic. Treatment
https://doi.org/10.24884/1607-4181-2025-32-1-21-30
Abstract
The ganglia of the wrist joint, located on the back of the wrist, are one of the most common hand formations. They are tumor-like structures connected to the joint through a curved pedicle and filled with a gel-like fluid containing mucopolysaccharides. These formations are formed in the area of the navicular ligament. The causes of their occurrence are not fully understood, but factors such as constant physical exertion and hyperelasticity of ligaments may contribute to their development. The incidence is higher among women and the dorsal ganglion is usually not painful, being considered as a cosmetic problem. There is also the concept of a «hidden ganglion», which is not clinically apparent and can only be detected by specialized examination techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging or ultrasound.
The objective was to analyze the possible causes of recurrence of the dorsal wrist ganglion after excision.
About the Authors
E. V. Ogorodnik
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ogorodnik Elena V., Postgraduate Student of the Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics of the Medical Institute
6, Miklukho-Maklaya str., Moscow, 117198
I. O. Golubev
N. N. Priorov National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopaedics (CITO)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Golubev Igor O., Dr. of Sci. (Med.), Professor, Head of the Department of Microsurgery and Hand Trauma
10, Priorova str., Moscow, 127299
M. R. Kalashnikova
Pavlov University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kalashnikova Mariya R., Postgraduate Student of the Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics
6-8, L’va Tolstogo str., Saint Petersburg, 197022
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Ogorodnik E.V., Golubev I.O., Kalashnikova M.R. Dorsal wrist ganglia. Etiology. Clinic. Treatment. The Scientific Notes of the Pavlov University. 2025;32(1):21-30. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24884/1607-4181-2025-32-1-21-30
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