Comparison between aspiration with methylprednisolone and aspiration with loop suture technique in dorsal ganglion of wrist.

Dr Manjunatha V

Volume : VI, Issue : VI, June - 2016

Comparison between aspiration with methylprednisolone and aspiration with loop suture technique in dorsal ganglion of wrist.

Dr Manjunatha V

Abstract :

 Background: Ganglion is one of the most common cause of swelling in the hand. Although diagnosis is based on clinical finding, treatment part is controvertial. Many options are described with varying recurrence rate. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective hospital based study involving 109 patients who presented with ganglion in dorsal aspect of wrist, they were alternately placed into methylprednisolone (55) and loop suture (54) group. Comparison was made based on recurrence rate and complications. Results: Of the 109 patients 82 were females (75.23%) and 27 males (24.77%). Mean age of presentation was 33.92 years. Recurrence was noted in 14 cases from methylpredsolone group and 4 cases from loop suture group. Hypopigmentation was noted in 4 cases from methylprednisolone group. Superficial skin infection was noted in 2 cases in loop suture group. Conclusion: Aspiration with loop suture technique is a superior method as compared to aspiration with injection of methyl prednisolone in dorsal ganglion of wrist with low recurrence and complication rate.