Incidence of Surgery for Pediatric Wrist Ganglion Cysts.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While diagnosis of ganglion cysts of the wrist in the pediatric population is common, data on management are limited. This study describes a nationwide analysis of the incidence and treatment of pediatric ganglion cysts.

Methods

Patients who were diagnosed with a wrist ganglion cyst were identified from the PearlDiver database. Exclusion criteria included age over 18 years, incidence of different cyst diagnosis codes, fewer than 6 months of records prior to first diagnosis, and fewer than 2 years of follow-up. The use of imaging and common treatments for ganglion cysts including bracing, aspiration/injection, and surgery were noted. Patients were followed for 2 years, and factors associated with undergoing surgery were analyzed. Trends in the diagnosis and surgica

SUBMITTER: Rancu AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11787722 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature