Hygroma is a benign tumor. Rounded education is very similar to a cyst. Its size can range from a couple of millimeters, to ten or more centimeters. Most often, ganglia are formed on the hand on the back. But sometimes, swelling is found on the palms, fingers, feet, neck, wrists or wrist joints . Removing the hygroma for today is the most effective way of treating education. Medication and physiotherapy methods also help. But the effect of this therapy is usually not long.
Before removing the hygroma
With small ganglia people can live for life. But if the balls increase in size, problems begin. The main indications for the removal of swelling are:
- active growth of education;
- severe pain ;
- immobility of the joint;
- partial or total loss of sensitivity.
Before the operation to remove the hygroma of the brush, it is necessary to do an x-ray and ultrasound, to undergo an MRI, to take a puncture. This will help to study the tumor and carry out the removal accurately and qualitatively.
Ways to remove gigrom on the hands and feet
To date, the best way to prove yourself is three ways:
- During excision, the hygroma is completely removed through the incision along with the capsule.
- The endoscopic method is similar to excision. But a special device is used to remove the tumor.
- It is also practiced to remove the gigrom with a laser. The procedure for heating the formation with a laser beam continues until it collapses completely. There are no effects on healthy cells.
Operations last no more than 30 minutes. During the rehabilitation period after removal of the hygroma, it is desirable for the patient to wear an immobilizing tire or bandage. How long the recovery period will last, the specialist determines individually for each case. Everything depends on the location of the tumor, the complexity of the procedure, adherence to recommendations.
Complications after removal of the hygroma
Complications can be after any surgery. Including the removal of hygromes.
- The most common problem is infection of a postoperative wound.
- It is not good if too much scar tissue is formed on the synovial bag.
- Sometimes after removal of the hygroma, swelling develops.
The most serious complication is considered to be the repeated appearance of the tumor. And this may well be due to the lack of professionalism of the operating doctor and the incorrect handling of the sore spot.