Ganglion Cyst Surgery

Postoperative Instructions

General Timeline 
 
Surgery

• Immediately following surgery, your wrist and/or hand will be wrapped in a supportive dressing and Ace wrap until your 3-5 day follow up with Hand Therapy

3-5 day follow up with Hand Therapy

• Incision check/range of motion check
• Post-op incision care instructions(okay to wash incision with warm water and antibacterial soap) 

2 week follow up visit with physician assistant

• Suture removal  
• Incision check  
• Home exercise program provided 

What to expect after Ganglion Cyst Surgery

• Increased difficulty doing basic tasks (especially during the first 2 weeks post op)  
• Pain, soreness, sensitivity, and discomfort around incision site
• Immediate resolution of ganglion cyst and associated pain
• Gradual resolution of soreness and range of motion   

Call our office for any concern at (757) 827-2480. If you feel it is a medical emergency, call 911 or go to an emergency room.