Healing Beyond The Scalpel: Role of Homoeopathy In Treating Ganglion Cyst- A Case Report.

Ganglion cysts are the commonest cause of a swelling in the hand and they are found most often on the dorsal and volar surfaces of the wrist[1]. Other sites include the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint, the extensor tendons (especially associated with the 1st dorsal compartment), the carpal tunnel, and t...

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Publicado en:Homoeopathic Heritage Vol. 51; no. 10; pp. 106 - 110
Autor principal: Dutta, Shivani
Formato: case study pictorial tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: B. Jain Publishers Pvt. Ltd. Jan2026
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Sumario:Ganglion cysts are the commonest cause of a swelling in the hand and they are found most often on the dorsal and volar surfaces of the wrist[1]. Other sites include the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint, the extensor tendons (especially associated with the 1st dorsal compartment), the carpal tunnel, and the Guyon canal. Ganglions may also arise within bone; these are called intraosseous ganglion cysts. Ganglions are usually minimally symptomatic. However, depending on the location of the cyst, patients may present with a myriad of symptoms, such as dull aching pain, change in size, spontaneous drainage, and sensory nerve dysfunction. Ganglion cyst more frequently in people who repeatedly stress their wrists, such as gymnasts. This article deals with one such case of Ganglion cyst healed with Homoeopathic remedy.