Mucoid Cysts - Hand Surgery Resource Podcast

In this episode of the Hand Surgery Resource Podcast, Dr. Larry Hurst shares more about Mucoid/Mucous Cysts. A mucous cyst is a benign ganglion that affects the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint or in the proximal nail fold. Mucoid cysts are usually small with an average diameter of less than 10 mm. Most (90%) mucoid cysts are associated with the DIP joint osteoarthritis. Fingernail deformity secondary to the mucoid cyst occurs 25% of theb patients. Cysts are often asymptomatic and do not require treatment. When they are treated by aspiration, recurrence is common. Surgical recurrence is rare. Read more about conditions of the hand on Hand Surgery Resource for free: https://www.handsurgeryresource.net/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hand-surgery-resource/support