The exact amount of time it takes for a tendon sheath cyst to absorb after squeezing is analyzed based on the severity of the injury and the age stage, and can vary somewhat. Generally 2 to 3 weeks.
The reason why the tendon sheath cyst, mainly considered to be caused by repeated friction of the tendon, and frequent activities of the local joints have a direct relationship, so pay attention to rest, and in the later stage, you can restore the range of motion of the joints with appropriate passive retraction, to prevent the production of local soft tissue adhesions.
1. Severity: if the tendon sheath cyst is not particularly serious and the cyst is relatively small, it can be recovered in about 1 week after squeezing; if the situation is serious and the volume of the cyst is large, it usually takes 2~3 weeks to recover after squeezing.
2. Age: For patients with tendon sheath cysts who are relatively young, after the cysts are squeezed, the general recovery time is relatively short, about 1 week can be basically restored to the function of the activity; if the patient is older, such as middle-aged and elderly people, due to the slower metabolism, the recovery time is longer, it may take 2 to 3 weeks.
Before complete absorption, rest should be the main focus, do not move the local joints too early, otherwise it is easy to aggravate the symptoms.
If the tendon sheath cyst is squeezed out and there are symptoms of localized swelling or pain, it is recommended to consult a doctor for further treatment in a timely manner.