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Hand and Upper Extremity

Dupuytren Contracture Release

Releasing or removing the thickened cords in the palm that pull fingers into a bent position, by needle release, enzyme injection or open surgery.
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Hand and Upper Extremity

Ganglion Cyst Removal

Removing a fluid-filled cyst from the wrist or hand along with the stalk that connects it to the joint, to relieve pain and lower recurrence.
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Hand and Upper Extremity

Thumb CMC Arthroplasty

Reconstructing the arthritic joint at the base of the thumb by removing the worn bone and stabilizing the thumb with a tendon or implant, to restore pain-free pinch.
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What it is

Ganglion Cyst Removal

A ganglion is a benign fluid-filled cyst that balloons out from a joint capsule or tendon sheath.
It can change size, ache with activity, or press on a nerve.Surgical excision removes the cyst and traces its stalk down to the joint, which is what reduces recurrence compared with draining it.
Performed by
Travis Peterson, DO, Hand and Upper Extremity surgeon at Ridgeline Orthopedic Specialists
Dr. PetersonHand and Upper Extremity
M. Shane Frazier, DO, Hand and Upper Extremity surgeon at Ridgeline Orthopedic Specialists
Dr. FrazierHand and Upper Extremity
Toby Johnson, MD, Hand and Upper Extremity surgeon at Ridgeline Orthopedic Specialists
Dr. JohnsonHand and Upper Extremity
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Ganglion Cyst Removal

Who It Helps

Removal fits cysts that hurt, limit motion, press on a nerve, or bother the patient enough to want them gone. Many ganglions are simply observed.Needle aspiration is a reasonable first step for some, though roughly half return.
Ganglion Cyst Removal

What to Expect

Outpatient surgery under local anesthesia with sedation or a regional block, about thirty minutes.A soft dressing or splint for a few days.Wrist ganglions can also be removed arthroscopically in selected cases.A brief outpatient procedure; most Utah Valley patients are back to work within days. Dr. Peterson, Dr. Frazier and Dr. Johnson operate at Utah Valley Hospital and Orem Community Hospital.
Ganglion Cyst Removal

Recovery Timeline

Finger motion immediately, wrist motion within a few days, desk work within days and full use at two to four weeks.A tender scar is common for several weeks.
Milestones
Day 0Finger motion
Days 2 to 5Wrist motion, desk work
Week 2 to 4Full use
WeeksScar tenderness fades
Ganglion Cyst Removal

Risks and Considerations

Recurrence after excision is roughly one in ten.Stiffness, scar tenderness and infection are uncommon. Injury to a small sensory nerve is rare and is why these are removed by hand surgeons.Volar wrist ganglions sit near the radial artery and require extra care.
Ganglion Cyst Removal

Your Surgeons

Dr. Peterson, Dr. Frazier and Dr. Johnson perform this procedure at Utah Valley Hospital, Orem Community Hospital, American Fork Hospital and Mountain View Hospital.
Dr. Peterson, DO
Hand surgery fellowship at UMass Chan. Office-based, wide-awake carpal tunnel release. Fifteen years in practice. Speaks German.
Dr. Frazier, DO
Fellowship trained in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. Seventeen years in practice. Fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Johnson, MD
Weill Cornell graduate, hand fellowship at Allegheny General. Twenty-one years in practice and seventeen as a collegiate team physician.
Ganglion Cyst Removal

Related Procedures and Conditions

Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Fracture Repair
Ganglion Cysts
Wrist Instability
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ContactTalk toa real person.
Two clinics, one number to call or text. Same-day appointments for acute injuries whenever we can. The front desk will match you with the right surgeon.
Call801-640-0000
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Provo1055 N 300 W, Ste 104
Orem700 W 800 N, Ste 330
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