Next Steps

Follow-up

After you have been diagnosed with a ganglion cyst and have chosen to have treatment, follow up will be different based on what you have chosen to do.

• After simple aspiration, your doctor may ask you to start moving the joint soon after the procedure.
  
  
• Most likely after surgery, your joint will be splinted for up to 7-10 days. A splint is a hard wrap that will keep you from moving your joint.
  
  
• Recent studies show that splinting for a long period of time doesn't really help, and use of the joint soon after treatment is being encouraged.
  
  
• Your doctor may ask you to return for a check-up after your surgery and will decide if physical or occupational therapy is needed. Follow-up care will be based on your personal needs.