SLIDE 6 | Does It Need Surgery?
Not always!
Track Health Symptoms
Treatment depends on the symptoms and how much the cyst affects your hand or wrist.
No symptoms:
Observation and monitoring may be all that is needed.
Mild symptoms:
Reducing wrist strain or using a brace for a limited period, if recommended by a healthcare professional, may help.
Persistent symptoms:
Aspiration (draining the fluid) may be considered in certain cases.
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Selected cases:
Surgical removal may be an option when symptoms persist or the cyst keeps coming back.
