Needed this resolved immediately and without scarring and unsightliness. Needed other planned surgery all hinged on infection resolution and had to be on a timeline. I was originally fearful about the appearance of this area, and what needed to be done. I was also fearful about it hindering my immensely huge Orthopedic surgery needing done within weeks.
This was 2nd finger Dr Greco repaired for me. The cysts look inflamed & unsightly because they protrude from top surface of hand, but no infection or pain. One can drain fluid frequently; but this could invite infection. Instead Dr Greco removed sac (myxoid cyst) to prevent leaking of joint fluid. 1st surgery was top joint of tall finger. It was removed in 2007, local anesthesia. Perfect...
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