What department should I visit for a ganglion cyst?
Disease description:
I have been feeling pain around my ankle recently and suspect I might have a ganglion cyst. I would like to know, which department should I visit for ganglion cyst?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
Patients with ganglion cysts can choose to visit orthopedics, joint surgery, sports medicine, hand surgery, or physical therapy and rehabilitation medicine departments according to their individual conditions.
1. Orthopedics: Ganglion cysts usually occur around tendons and joints and are a common benign condition treated in orthopedics. Imaging examinations such as X-ray and MRI can be performed in orthopedics to evaluate the location and size of the cyst.
2. Joint Surgery: This specialty focuses on joint-related issues. Since ganglion cysts may affect joint function, specialized treatment can be provided in joint surgery.
3. Sports Medicine: If the cyst is caused by overuse or injury, the sports medicine department can offer targeted diagnosis and treatment.
4. Hand Surgery: If the cyst is located on the palm, hand surgery can provide specialized treatment.
5. Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Medicine: For functional limitations caused by ganglion cysts, recovery exercises can be conducted under the guidance of a physical therapist.
