Treatment for tendon sheath cysts includes physical pinching and closure and surgery.
Tendon sheath cysts are prevalent in the location of the joints, this is due to the high activity of the joints, which causes damage to the joints, rupture of the joint capsule, and leakage of joint fluid from the ruptured joint capsule, which results in the formation of a cyst. Tendon sheath cysts have an intact capsule wall, which is usually connected to the joint cavity and forms a unidirectional living flap with the joint cavity.
1. Physical pinching: Squeezing the tendon sheath cyst causes it to rupture. The cystic fluid seeps under the skin and is absorbed, and the tendon sheath cyst may then disappear, but the disadvantage is that it may recur again. It can be tried for small cysts, but it is no longer recommended.
2. Surgery: For larger cysts or faster progress, surgery may be needed to remove the cyst and suture the torn joint capsule to reduce the chance of recurrence.
If you have a tendon sheath cyst, you should go to the hospital in time, and standardize the treatment under the doctor’s guidance. The above operations need to be completed by a doctor, do not blindly operate on your own.