腕部腱鞘囊肿切除术 资料 知情同意
为何建议进行此手术
Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton 的上肢外科医生 Kieran Hirpara 医生会优先选择适合您病情的微创方案。腕部腱鞘囊肿是位于腕关节附近的充满液体的肿块。将其切除称为切除术。患者通常由其全科医生(GP)转诊至我们的诊所;如果物理治疗师建议您就诊,您仍需获得全科医生的转诊,方有资格享受 Medicare 报销。在您的就诊过程中,我们会采集病史、检查您的腕部,并在必要时安排影像学检查。
大多数腕部腱鞘囊肿首先采用非手术方式治疗。我们通常会尝试改变活动方式、手部治疗、支具固定或用针穿刺抽吸囊肿。当上述步骤未能为您提供足够的改善时,才会考虑手术。约 40% 的腕部腱鞘囊肿会在最初 6 年内自行缩小,因此初期等待观察通常是合理的。用针穿刺抽吸囊肿通常无法阻止其复发,而手术切除的复发率约为 10%。手术旨在切除肿块并缓解您的疼痛,使您的腕部恢复良好功能。
术前
大多数人无需过多准备。您将被告知在手术前 7 小时内禁食禁水。我们要求 7 小时而非通常的 6 小时,以便如果手术室手术安排提前结束,您可以被提前安排。您的外科医生会告诉您哪些药物需要停用以及何时停用,您应携带一份您正在服用的所有药物清单。请安排有人在术后开车送您回家,并穿着宽松、舒适的衣物。可能已经进行了 X 光、超声或磁共振成像(MRI)等影像学检查以规划手术。如果您有其他健康状况,可能需要进行血液检查或接受麻醉医生的评估。
手术当天
您抵达医院的手术入院单元,在此办理入院手续并做术前准备。您将在该处见到麻醉医生。本手术在全身麻醉下进行。手术期间您将处于完全睡眠状态。部分患者可能还会接受区域神经阻滞以缓解术后疼痛;麻醉医生将根据您的具体情况在当天做出决定。随后,您将被带入手术室进行手术。
您将在复苏区醒来,护士会在此监测您的状况,直至麻醉消退。一旦您的生命体征稳定,根据手术类型及恢复情况,您将被送往病房或回家。大多数人当天即可出院。如果您选择回家,必须有人驾车送您,此安排需在手术前确定。在您离院前,医护人员会告知您关于手腕护理及后续复诊的相关说明。
手术内容
手术切除腱鞘囊肿(即充满液体的肿块)及其连接腕关节的小蒂。切除该蒂至关重要,因为若残留蒂部,肿块复发的可能性会增加。
外科医生的操作方式取决于肿块的位置。对于位于手腕背侧的肿块,手术通过两个或三个约1厘米长的小切口(钥匙孔切口)进行。将细长的内窥镜置入腕关节,以便外科医生观察内部并切除肿块及其蒂部。对于位于手腕掌侧的肿块,手术通过肿块上方的一个开放切口进行。外科医生仔细将肿块与邻近结构分离。在掌侧,肿块常紧邻为手部供血的动脉,有时甚至包裹该动脉,因此该部分手术需缓慢且轻柔地进行。您的外科医生还会在术前检查您手部两条主要动脉的血流是否正常。
肿块切除后,切口以缝合线关闭。切口上覆盖敷料,该敷料需保留约10天。您的外科医生会鼓励您在术后前2周内尽早开始活动手腕,因为轻柔的活动有助于防止僵硬。
术后
这通常属于日间手术,因此您预计当天即可回家,但偶尔患者需留院过夜。头24小时应有专人陪护。切口周围可能会有些疼痛,通常简单的止痛药即可缓解。休息时请将手垫高置于枕头上,以减轻肿胀。一旦感觉平稳,即可在屋内活动,并鼓励早期进行轻柔的腕部活动。敷料通常保留约10天;除非我们告知您,否则请勿在此之前拆除。我们会在复诊时为您更换或拆除敷料。大多数人能在两到三周内恢复驾驶,前提是他们能舒适地握住方向盘。
恢复
在最初几天,您的手腕会在切口周围感到酸痛并伴有轻微肿胀。通常简单的止痛措施即可缓解,将手垫高放在枕头上有助于减轻肿胀。不适感会在最初几周内逐渐减轻。
敷料需保留约 10 天,我们会在复诊时为您更换或拆除。温和的手腕活动应尽早开始,即在术后前 2 周内,因为早期活动有助于防止僵硬。术后手部治疗由 Extend Rehabilitation 的 Ruby Doolan 负责。您的手部治疗师将指导您进行锻炼,并随着功能恢复检查您的活动度和抓握力。一旦您感觉稳定,即可在屋内走动,并根据舒适度用手进行轻度任务。
随着肿胀消退,日常活动会变得更加容易。一旦您能够无痛抓握,您会发现书写、进食和穿衣感觉恢复正常。通常在两到三周内即可恢复驾驶,前提是伤口感觉舒适且您能舒适地握住方向盘;请参阅我们关于上肢手术后驾驶的相关页面。随着活动度和力量恢复,大多数人可恢复其常规工作和活动。
恢复情况因人而异,因此您的时间表可能有所不同。您的外科医生和手部治疗师将在每次复诊时为您提供指导,您可以预期随着手腕的稳定,恢复情况会稳步改善。
可能出现的并发症
大多数患者恢复良好,但偶尔可能出现一些问题。您的外科医生和医疗团队会密切监测您的状况,以便尽早发现任何异常。
手术后肿块可能会复发。您可能会注意到手腕附近再次出现类似的柔软凸起,有时会在数周或数月后发生。如果您看到或感觉到肿块复发,请在下次复诊时告知医生。如果需要进一步治疗,您的外科医生可以与您讨论相关选项。
部分患者在手术后手腕仍会感到疼痛。如果术前手腕已有疼痛,或者您的工作或运动需要用力向后弯曲手腕,这种情况发生的可能性更大。疼痛可能表现为一种深层酸痛,在活动时加剧,且无法通过简单的止痛药完全缓解。有些人还发现手部活动不如预期般顺畅,握力或日常任务比术前更费力。如果疼痛或无力感在早期愈合期后持续存在,请在复诊时告知外科医生,以便考虑手部治疗或其他措施。
在手腕背侧进行微创手术时,损伤伸指肌腱是一种罕见的问题。您会注意到一个或多个手指伸直困难,或者某根手指下垂得比其他手指低。如果您无法正确伸直手指,请立即联系诊所。
对于手腕掌侧的肿块,存在与肿块位置靠近供应手部血液的动脉相关的罕见问题。警示信号包括手部看起来苍白、发蓝或比平时更冷,或者出现无法缓解的麻木和刺痛感。如果您注意到这些症状中的任何一种,请前往急诊部门,不要等待。
如果您想了解具体数据,本页的并发症表格列出了典型的发病率。
何时联系我们
如果您出现发热,或切口周围皮肤变得更红、肿胀或开始渗出液体,请联系我们。如果您的疼痛持续加重而非缓解,或无法伸直手指,也请联系我们。如果您的手部变白、变蓝或感觉发冷,失去手部感觉,或无法活动手部,请立即前往急诊。如果您出现小腿肿胀或呼吸困难,也请立即前往急诊。
关于该疾病的更多阅读
本页介绍手术本身。该手术所治疗的疾病,包括证据显示手术在何时有效、何时无效,在腕部腱鞘囊肿页面上有更详细的介绍。
Evidence & references
This is the clinical evidence summary written for health professionals. It is technical, and it lists the research this page was built from. You do not need to read it to understand your treatment or to make a decision about it.
Anatomy & Pathophysiology
Bony Anatomy
- The wrist includes the distal radioulnar, radiocarpal, and ulnocarpal joints and the eight carpal bones and their proximal and distal articulations [4].
- The proximal row of carpal bones consists of the scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, and pisiform [4].
- The distal row of carpal bones consists of the trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate [4].
- The pisiform and trapezoid are the smallest carpal bones, while the capitate is the largest [4].
- The radiocarpal joints are formed by the articulation of the distal radius with the scaphoid and lunate through their respective concave facets on the distal radius [4].
- The triquetrum articulates with the triangular fibrocartilage at the radiocarpal joint [4].
- The distal concave articular surfaces of the proximal carpal row form the midcarpal articulations with the distal row [4].
- The distal row articulates with the metacarpals, allowing mobility in the thumb, stability in the index and long finger metacarpals, and increased mobility in the ring and little finger metacarpals [4].
- The distal ulnar convexity articulates at the lesser sigmoid notch of the distal radius [4].
- The sigmoid notch articular surface accommodates the ulnar head through two thirds of its arc [4].
- There is about a 20-degree inclination of the distal ulna at its articulation with the radius [4].
- The ulnar styloid lies dorsal to the ulnar head and extends distally [4].
- The distal radius has three articular components: the scaphoid fossa, the lunate fossa, and the sigmoid notch [8].
- A ridge corresponding with the scapholunate interval is located between the scaphoid and lunate fossae on the distal radius [8].
- The radial styloid allows attachment of the brachioradialis tendon [8].
- The radial styloid is the origin of the radial scapholunate and radial lunocapitate ligaments [8].
- The concave elliptical distal radius is oriented in the sagittal plane with an average of 11 degrees of volar tilt [8].
- In the frontal plane, the average radial inclination of the distal radius is 23 degrees [8].
- Radial length is measured from the tip of the radial styloid to the ulnar articular surface and averages 13 mm [8].
- The ulnar shaft remains fixed in its rotation at the ulnohumeral joint, while the radius rotates around the ulna in pronation and supination [8].
- The radius has a lateral bow that is crucial to the maintenance of full pronation and supination [8].
Ligamentous Anatomy
- The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) attaches to the base of the ulnar styloid and separates the hyaline cartilage–covered ulnar head from the styloid [4].
- The TFCC includes the ulnar collateral ligament, dorsal and volar radioulnar ligaments, articular disc, meniscal homologue, extensor carpi ulnaris sheath, and ulnolunate and ulnotriquetral ligaments [4].
- Interosseous intrinsic ligaments connect the carpal bones in the proximal and distal carpal rows [4].
- The scapholunate and lunotriquetral interosseous ligaments connect the proximal carpal row [4].
- Ligaments connecting the trapezium to the trapezoid, trapezoid to the capitate, and capitate to the hamate connect the distal carpal row [4].
- Extrinsic ligaments extend from the radius and ulna distally across the carpal rows [4].
- The radial collateral ligament extends from the radial styloid to the scaphoid waist [4].
- The ulnar collateral ligament extends from the base of the ulnar styloid to the pisiform [4].
- The transverse carpal ligament is an extrinsic ligament [4].
- Volar extrinsic ligaments include the radioscapocapitate, radiolunotriquetral, and radioscapolunate ligaments on the radial side [4].
- The ulnolunate and ulnotriquetral components of the TFCC are volar extrinsic ligaments on the ulnar side [4].
- The space of Poirier is a relatively thin area on the palmar side of the carpus between the radiolunotriquetral and radioscapocapitate ligaments [4].
- The space of Poirier overlies the palmar surface of the lunate [4].
- Dorsal extrinsic ligaments include the dorsal radiocarpal and dorsal intercarpal ligaments [4].
- The trapezoidal dorsal radiocarpal ligament attaches along the dorsal radial articular margin of the lunate fossa, from the Lister tubercle to the lesser sigmoid notch [4].
- The trapezoidal dorsal radiocarpal ligament spans the lunotriquetral joint and inserts on the dorsal surface of the triquetrum [4].
- The dorsal intercarpal ligament is attached to the distal, dorsal surface of the triquetrum and passes across the midcarpal joint to attach to the dorsal surfaces of the scaphoid waist and the trapezoid [4].
- Extrinsic carpal ligaments connect the radius or the ulna to the carpus [9].
- Volar ligaments are generally stronger than dorsal ligaments [9].
- The radioscaphocapitate ligament connects to the waist of the scaphoid and limits ulnar translation of the carpus [9].
- The long radiolunate ligament helps limit ulnar translocation of the carpus [9].
- The short radiolunate ligament helps control lunate position [9].
- The radioscapholunate ligament is a vascular conduit and not a true ligament, also known as the ligament of Testut [9].
- The ulnolunate ligament attaches to the palmar radioulnar ligament and the lunate [9].
- The ulnocapitate ligament attaches to the ulnar head and is the most superficial or palmar palmar ulnocarpal ligament [9].
- The ulnotriquetral ligament attaches to the palmar radioulnar ligament and the triquetrum [9].
- The dorsal radiocarpal ligament has a trapezoidal shape and passes from the dorsal rim of the distal radius to the lunate and triquetrum [9].
- Fibers of the dorsal radiocarpal ligament insert onto the dorsal lunotriquetral interosseous ligament [9].
- The scapholunate interosseous ligament is a major stabilizer of the wrist and the most commonly injured wrist ligament [9].
- The scapholunate interosseous ligament is C-shaped, consisting of dorsal, palmar, and interosseous portions, with the dorsal portion being the strongest and thickest [9].
- The scapholunate interosseous ligament provides a flexion force on the lunate given its attachment to the scaphoid [9].
- The lunotriquetral interosseous ligament is C-shaped, with the volar portion being the thickest and strongest [9].
- The lunotriquetral interosseous ligament provides an extension moment on the lunate given its attachment to the triquetrum [9].
- The capitohamate ligament is a thick ligament with a 5 × 5 mm cross section and extensions to the third or fourth metacarpals [9].
- The dorsal intercarpal ligament passes from the dorsal tubercle of the triquetrum to the distal pole of the scaphoid [9].
- The dorsal intercarpal ligament reinforces the elastic dorsal wrist capsule and helps stabilize the scapholunate articulation with a contribution to the dorsal scapholunate interosseous ligament from its deep fibers [9].
- The space of Poirier is an area adjacent to the proximal capitate without ligamentous attachment, situated ulnar to the radioscaphocapitate ligament and radial to the long radiolunate in the floor of the carpal tunnel [9].
- The space of Poirier is a weak area vulnerable to instability, through which the distal carpal row separates from the lunate during a perilunate dislocation [9].
Soft Tissue Anatomy
- Six dorsal compartments contain wrist and digital extensor tendons on the dorsal surface of the wrist [8].
- The contents of the carpal tunnel reside on the volar surface, including nine flexor tendons and the median nerve [8].
- The flexor carpi ulnaris tendon can be palpated near its insertion on the pisiform on the ulnar surface [8].
- The boundaries of Guyon’s canal are the volar carpal ligament and transverse carpal ligament, the hook of the hamate radially, and the pisiform ulnarly [8].
- Guyon’s canal contains the ulnar artery and nerve [8].
- The interosseous membrane connects the shafts of the radius and ulna in the interosseous space [8].
- The central portion of the interosseous membrane is thickened and important in force transmission between the radius and ulna [8].
Ganglion Pathophysiology
- The dorsal wrist ganglion accounts for 60% to 70% of all hand and wrist ganglions [3].
- The main cyst of a dorsal wrist ganglion is usually located directly over the scapholunate ligament [3].
- Dorsal wrist ganglions may occur anywhere else between the extensor tendons [3].
- Failure to identify and excise the pedicle attachment to the scapholunate ligament increases the likelihood of recurrence for dorsal wrist ganglions [3].
- A small, mucin-filled duct is invariably seen piercing the transverse fibers of the scapholunate ligament, connecting the underlying scapholunate joint with the main cyst [3].
- The volar wrist ganglion is the second most common ganglion of the hand and wrist, accounting for 18% to 20% [1].
- The majority of volar ganglions occur either directly over the distal edge of the radius or slightly more distally over the scaphoid tubercle [1].
- Volar ganglions arising over the distal edge of the radius arise from the capsular and ligamentous fibers of the radiocarpal joint [1].
- Volar ganglions arising over the distal edge of the radius occur under the volar wrist crease between the flexor carpi radialis and abductor pollicis longus tendons [1].
- The main cyst of a volar wrist ganglion arising from the radiocarpal joint may be intertwined with bifurcating branches of the radial artery [1].
- Another type of volar ganglion arises from the capsule of the scaphotrapezial joint [1].
- Volar ganglions may appear small clinically but can be surprisingly extensive at surgery [1].
- Multiloculated volar ganglion cysts may extend under the thenar muscles, along the flexor carpi radialis tendon, into the carpal canal, and under the first extensor compartment adjacent to the dorsal branch of the radial artery [1].
- Extensions of volar ganglions may reach as far dorsally as the first web space [1].
- The radial artery is frequently intimately attached to the wall of a volar ganglion and may be completely encircled by it [1].
Biomechanics and Kinematics
- The eight carpal bones represent the most complex articular system in the human body [5].
- The human wrist allows precise positioning of the hand and optimization of power and prehensile tasks throughout a nearly hemispherical arc of wrist motion [5].
- The wrist joint’s motion planes include flexion, extension, radial deviation, ulnar deviation, and circumduction [9].
- There is minimal carpal motion with pronosupination [9].
- Approximately 62° of wrist extension occurs through the radiocarpal joint [9].
- 62% of wrist flexion occurs through the midcarpal joint [9].
- The midcarpal joint is mostly responsible for 20° of radial deviation and 40° of ulnar deviation [9].
- The midcarpal joint is responsible for the “dart thrower’s motion,” which involves moving from radial extension into ulnar flexion positioning of the wrist [9].
- The radius bears 80% of the axial load transmitted through the radiocarpal joint in neutral ulnar variance [9].
- The ulna bears 20% of the axial load transmitted through the radiocarpal joint in neutral ulnar variance [9].
- The proximal row of carpal bones forms an intercalated segment between the distal carpal row and the distal radius, bound into a functional unit by the scapholunate and lunotriquetral interosseous ligaments [9].
- The distal row is rigid with little motion between its bones due to stout intercarpal ligaments, acting as a functional unit with the scaphoid bridging both rows [9].
- During wrist flexion from neutral, the distal row flexes and ulnarly deviates slightly while the scaphoid pronates [9].
- During wrist flexion from neutral, the proximal row flexes differentially, with more rotation through the scaphoid, followed by the triquetrum and the lunate [9].
- The proximal row translates dorsally during wrist flexion [9].
- During wrist extension from neutral, the distal row extends and radially deviates slightly while the scaphoid supinates [9].
- During wrist extension from neutral, the proximal row extends differentially, with more motion in the scaphoid, followed by the triquetrum and then the lunate [9].
- The proximal row translates palmarly during wrist extension [9].
Clinical Presentation
- Volar wrist ganglions are the second most common ganglion of the hand and wrist, accounting for 18% to 20% of cases [1].
- The majority of volar ganglions occur directly over the distal edge of the radius or slightly more distally over the scaphoid tubercle [1].
- Ganglions arising from the distal edge of the radius originate from capsular and ligamentous fibers of the radiocarpal joint [1].
- Radiocarpal volar ganglions occur under the volar wrist crease between the flexor carpi radialis and abductor pollicis longus tendons [1].
- The main cyst of a radiocarpal volar ganglion may be intertwined with bifurcating branches of the radial artery [1].
- A second type of volar ganglion arises from the capsule of the scaphotrapezial joint [1].
- Multiloculated cysts may extend under the thenar muscles, along the flexor carpi radialis tendon, into the carpal canal, and under the first extensor compartment adjacent to the dorsal branch of the radial artery [1].
- Extensions of volar ganglions can reach as far dorsally as the first web space [1].
- Extensions of volar ganglions can often be appreciated preoperatively by careful palpation and digital compression [1].
- The patency of the radial and ulnar arteries must be assessed prior to surgery [1].
- The Allen test should be performed routinely to exclude ulnar artery occlusion [1].
- Preservation of the radial artery is particularly important in patients with a radial-dominant circulation [1].
Investigations
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- MRI for hand and wrist imaging was first reported in 1986 [10].
- The primary advantages of MRI compared with CT and radiography are improved tissue characterization, especially of soft tissues such as ligamentous structures in the wrist and synovium in the hand, and the lack of ionizing radiation [10].
- MRI is the modality of choice for imaging radiographically occult fractures of the hand and wrist [10].
- Early MRI was limited by low magnetic field strength (0.15 T) and limited image options and image processing [10].
- Modern MRI is generally at 1.5T or 3T with a wide variety of imaging options and powerful image processing and postprocessing available [10].
- 3T is much preferred for hand and wrist imaging, especially for imaging small fields of view [10].
- Dedicated extremity magnets have been marketed, but image quality is poor compared with conventional MR imaging [10].
- 7T MRI has recently become approved for clinical use [10].
- 7T MRI has the potential to become a powerful tool for hand and wrist imaging as applications are developed [10].
- MRI with contrast enhancement is most commonly used to determine whether soft-tissue lesions are solid or cystic [10].
- In the case of rheumatologic imaging, MRI with contrast enhancement is used to better visualize erosions and synovial burden [10].
- Dynamic contrast enhancement has been used with inconsistent results to assess for the presence of avascular necrosis in the lunate or scaphoid after injury [10].
- MR angiography of the hand and wrist can be helpful in situations such as diagnosis of the hypothenar hammer syndrome [10].
- MR arthrography can be performed for evaluation of the triangular fibrocartilage and intercarpal ligament tears [10].
- MR arthrography is generally unnecessary with the increasing availability of high field MRI [10].
Computed Tomography and Other Imaging Modalities
- Hybrid SPECT/CT has been used for the diagnosis of radiographic occult fractures of the wrist [6].
- Cone-beam CT has been used in the diagnosis of scaphoid fractures [6].
- CT and MRI have a diagnostic impact on wrist injuries in young adults [6].
- Cine MRI is a new approach to the diagnosis of scapholunate dissociation [6].
- Cone-beam computed tomography arthrography is an innovative modality for the evaluation of wrist ligament and cartilage injuries [6].
- 3D analysis of the wrist has been described [6].
- Normal and variant anatomy of the wrist and hand can be evaluated on MR imaging [6].
- A practical guide to diagnostic imaging of the upper extremity has been published [7].
- 3-Tesla imaging of the wrist and hand has specific techniques and applications [7].
- MR imaging of the human hand and wrist at 7 T has been described [7].
- Magnetic resonance imaging can be used for the anterior radiocarpal ligaments [7].
- The carpal contents/canal ratio can be established by means of magnetic resonance imaging [7].
- MR imaging can be used for trauma of the elbow and wrist [7].
- Magnetic resonance imaging of the wrist has been described [7].
- MR imaging can be used for ulnar impaction [7].
- Rupture of the distal biceps tendon can be evaluated with MR imaging [7].
- MR imaging can be used for the wrist and elbow in clinical sports medicine [7].
- Magnetic resonance imaging of the musculoskeletal system, including the elbow, has been described [7].
- The efficacy of magnetic resonance imaging of the elbow has been evaluated [7].
- Sports and occupational injuries of the elbow can be evaluated with MR imaging findings [7].
- Magnetic resonance imaging of the elbow has been described [7].
- Magnetic resonance imaging can be used in Kienbock disease [7].
- Magnetic resonance imaging of the elbow, including normal anatomy, imaging technique, and osseous abnormalities, has been described [7].
- Magnetic resonance imaging of the elbow, including abnormalities of the ligaments, tendons, and nerves, has been described [7].
- Low-field MRI can be used for scaphoid fracture [7].
- MR imaging can be used for traumatic and overuse injuries of the wrist and hand in athletes [7].
- MR imaging diagnosis of TFC pathology can be correlated with arthroscopy [7].
- MR imaging of the elbow in baseball pitchers has been described [7].
- Overuse syndromes and injuries involving the elbow can be evaluated with MR imaging findings [7].
- Occult wrist fractures can be detected by magnetic resonance imaging [7].
- Ulnar collateral ligament injury in the throwing athlete can be evaluated with saline-enhanced MR arthrography [7].
- Magnetic resonance imaging of the triangular fibrocartilage complex has been described [7].
- Preoperative evaluation of the ulnar collateral ligament by magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography arthrography has been evaluated in baseball players with surgical confirmation [7].
- Histologic and magnetic resonance imaging correlations in Kienbock’s disease have been described [7].
- MRI can be used for the diagnosis of occult dorsal wrist ganglion [7].
Radiography and Stress Views
- Distal radioulnar joint stress radiography can be used for detecting radioulnar ligament injury [6].
- Radiographic stress views can be compared for scapholunate dynamic instability in a cadaver model [6].
- Imaging of radial wrist pain involves various imaging modalities and anatomy [6].
- Intrinsic ligament and triangular fibrocartilage complex tears of the wrist can be compared using MDCT arthrography, conventional 3-T MRI, and MR arthrography [6].
- Simple plain radiographic signs and measures can be used to diagnose acute scapholunate ligament injuries of the wrist [11].
- Radiographic clues can be used for determining carpal instability and treatment protocol for scaphoid fractures [11].
- The role of imaging in diagnosing diseases of the distal radioulnar joint, triangular fibrocartilage complex, and distal ulna has been described [11].
Diagnostic Accuracy and Systematic Reviews
- The efficacy of magnetic resonance imaging and clinical tests in diagnostics of wrist ligament injuries has been evaluated in a systematic review [11].
- The role of magnetic resonance imaging in scaphoid fractures has been described [11].
Treatment
Dorsal Wrist Ganglion
- Failure to identify and excise the pedicle attachment to the scapholunate ligament increases the likelihood of recurrence [3].
- Careful preoperative palpation of the cyst with digital compression often reveals its extent and the direction of the pedicle [3].
- Transillumination or aspiration confirms the diagnosis preoperatively [3].
- Review of preoperative radiographs to rule out an interosseous component is recommended before dissection [3].
- Most dorsal ganglions can be approached through a transverse incision over the proximal carpal row [3].
- A modified incision or second transverse incision may be necessary for ganglions not directly over the scapholunate ligament [3].
- The diagnosis of ganglion cyst should be made before commitment to a transverse incision because this incision is not readily incorporated into a limb-sparing incision if a subsequent diagnosis of a malignant soft tissue tumor is made [3].
- The extensor pollicis longus and extensor digitorum communis tendons are retracted radially and ulnarly, respectively, to expose the dorsal ganglion [3].
- The joint capsule is opened along the border of the radius and scaphoid's proximal pole with the wrist in volar flexion [3].
- The capsule is elevated and retracted distally to expose the capsular attachments to the scapholunate ligament [3].
- Smaller intraarticular cysts are often seen attached to the scapholunate ligament [3].
- The capsular incision is continued around the ganglion, leaving all capsular attachments to the ligament intact [3].
- The capsular incision is extended laterally if capsular ducts are encountered, which can be identified by small amounts of mucin drainage [3].
- The ganglion and its capsular attachments are tangentially excised off the scapholunate ligament [3].
- A small, mucin-filled duct is invariably seen piercing the transverse fibers of the scapholunate ligament [3].
- This duct appears to connect the underlying scapholunate joint with the main cyst [3].
- Synovial and capsular attachments along the distal margin of the scapholunate ligament are excised to give an unobstructed view of the head and neck of the capitate [3].
Volar Wrist Ganglion
- Volar ganglions arising from the distal edge of the radius occur under the volar wrist crease between the flexor carpi radialis and abductor pollicis longus tendons [1].
- The main cyst of a volar ganglion may be intertwined with bifurcating branches of the radial artery [1].
- Extensions of volar ganglions can be appreciated preoperatively by careful palpation and digital compression [1].
- The Allen test should be performed routinely to assess the patency of the radial and ulnar arteries [1].
- Ulnar artery occlusion should be excluded preoperatively [1].
- The radial artery must be preserved, particularly in patients with a radial-dominant circulation [1].
- Exposure and precise identification of the capsular attachments of a volar ganglion are more difficult than for a dorsal ganglion [1].
- The incision for volar ganglion excision must be planned to allow for extension into the carpal tunnel or base of the thenar muscles [1].
- Longitudinal incisions allow for optimal visualization during volar ganglion excision [1].
- The forearm fascia is incised longitudinally to identify and mobilize the dome of the cyst [1].
- The radial artery is frequently intimately attached to the wall of the ganglion and may be completely encircled by it [1].
- Loupe magnification aids in the dissection to protect the radial artery [1].
- The pedicle is traced to the volar joint capsule, usually the scaphotrapezial or radiocarpal ligament [1].
- The joint is opened and explored, and the ganglion attachments are excised approximately 3 ± 4 mm [1].
- Surrounding tissues are compressed digitally after excision to rule out further mucin-filled pockets [1].
- Unidentified extensions of the ganglion must be excised if present [1].
- Capsular closure is unnecessary and only delays early mobilization [1].
- A bulky bandage and elevation of the hand ensure early postoperative comfort [1].
- Motion of the wrist should begin within the first 2 weeks after surgery [1].
- Unexpected branches of the radial sensory or lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerves may be injured, leading to troublesome neuromas [1].
- Extensions of the routine incision into the carpal canal must avoid injury to the palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve [1].
- Injuries to the radial artery can be repaired microscopically [1].
- Some authors recommend leaving a portion of the cyst wall attached to the artery to avoid arterial injury [1].
- Stiffness of the wrist is less common than with dorsal ganglions but can occur if early motion is not encouraged [1].
- Curved incisions appear to consistently provide more attractive scars, especially near the volar wrist creases [1].
References
[1] Green S Operative Hand Surgery. BOX 59.1 Ganglions of the Hand and Wrist > Operative Treatment > Volar Wrist Ganglion.
[3] Green S Operative Hand Surgery. BOX 59.1 Ganglions of the Hand and Wrist > Operative Treatment > Dorsal Wrist Ganglion.
[4] Campbell S Operative Orthopaedics 4 Volume Set. NERVE INJURIES AT THE LEVEL OF THE HAND AND WRIST > ANATOMY.
[5] Green S Operative Hand Surgery. INTRODUCTION.
[6] Campbell S Operative Orthopaedics 4 Volume Set. ANATOMIC RECONSTRUCTION OF THE DISTAL RADIOULNAR LIGAMENTS > RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES.
[7] Campbell S Operative Orthopaedics 4 Volume Set. ELBOW, WRIST, AND HAND.
[8] A Lange Medical Book Current Diagnosis Treatment In Orthopedics Fifth Edition. 2Musculoskeletal Trauma Surgery > FRACTURES AND DISLOCATIONS OF THE DISTAL AND MID-FOREARM.
[9] Aaos Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review 3. Carpal Instability* > II. Anatomy and Biomechanics (See Chapter 92).
[10] Orthopaedic Knowledge Update 13 Ebook Without Multimedia. Anatomy, Evaluation, Clinical Examination, and Imaging > Imaging: Advances in Imaging of the Hand and Upper Extremity > Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
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