Ganglion Cyst Removal in Portland
In Happy Valley, serving Portland, Clackamas and Milwaukie
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Tina Jenq
Surgical removal of ganglion cysts of the hand and wrist, including the stalk, to lower the chance they come back. Dr. Jenq performs every part of your surgery herself.
Insurance
May be covered
We verify your benefits and handle prior authorization before surgery.
Who performs it?
Dr. Jenq
performs your entire surgery herself
How soon can I be seen?
two weeks
typical wait for a consultation
Anesthesia?
Sedation
in an operating room
Splint?
No
a soft bandage; use the next day
The surgery
What happens during ganglion cyst removal?
- Cyst wall removed completely, with its stalk
- Weak spot closed in the joint or tendon sheath
- Small opening, home the same day
- Soft bandage, no splint
Is it right for you?
Who is a good candidate for ganglion cyst removal?
Ganglion cysts form at a weak spot in a joint capsule or tendon sheath. They aren’t cancerous, but they can grow, feel tight or tender, burst, or get in the way of daily activities.
- A lump on the hand or wrist that’s growing
- Tightness or tenderness
- A cyst that has burst
- A cyst that gets in the way of daily activities
Why surgery?
Removing the cyst wall and stalk and closing the weak area lowers the chance it comes back.
Your journey
What is ganglion cyst removal recovery like?
You go home the same day with a soft bandage and no splint, and can use your fingers gently the next day. Stitches come out after about 2 weeks. Your hand may feel slightly weak for a few weeks, and brief twinges improve over time.
1
Consultation
One-on-one with Dr. Jenq, usually within two weeks.
2
Insurance
We verify your benefits and handle prior authorization.
3
Surgery day
In an operating room with sedation, going home the same day. Dr. Jenq performs every step.
4
Recovery
Gentle use the next day, stitches out at about 2 weeks, some weakness for a few weeks.
Insurance
Is ganglion cyst removal covered by insurance?
Ganglion cyst removal may be covered by insurance. We verify your benefits and handle prior authorization before surgery.
Questions
Ganglion cyst removal FAQ
Answers from Dr. Jenq.
Is a ganglion cyst cancer?
No. Ganglion cysts aren’t cancerous.
Will it come back?
Removing the whole cyst wall and stalk and closing the weak area lowers the chance of it coming back.
Will I need a splint?
No. You’ll have a soft bandage and can start gentle finger use the next day.
When do stitches come out?
Usually after about 2 weeks.
Will my hand feel different afterward?
It may feel slightly weak for a few weeks, and you may notice brief twinges with certain movements that improve over time.
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