ganglion cyst

What type of ADL measure may be used to assess function with Ganglion Cysts?

DASH

what condition is a mucous cyst commonly associated with?

OA

what is a ganglion cyst?

synovial fluid-filled cyst arising from a joint, ligament, or tendon

What type of ganglion cyst is firm to palpation, non-mobile, tender, and observable with wrist flexion?

carpal boss

what condition is an extensor reticular cyst associated with?

dequervain's

which ganglion cyst presentation is most common?

dorsal

what type of ganglion cyst originates between EPL and EDC tendons?

dorsal wrist ganglion

what type of ganglion cyst involves the 1st extensor compartment, including the APL and EPB tendons?

extensor reticular cyst

to provoke symptoms related to an occult ganglion cyst, what position should the wrist be placed in?

flexion

For what condition would a circumferential cap orthosis on the distal finger be indicated?

mucous cyst

what type of cyst arises from an arthritic joint, and is more common in in the DIP?

mucous cyst

what type of ganglion cyst presents with unexplained wrist pain and disproportionate tenderness?

occult ganglion

where are ganglion cyst commonly found?

on the wrist

what nerve is compressed in an occult ganglion?

posterior interosseous nerve

what is the most common origin of a dorsal wrist ganglion

scapholunate joint

what provocative measure would be used to determine if a volar ganglion cyst is blocking the radial artery?

Allen's vascular test

what type of ganglion cyst is palpable and symptomatic, involving the flexor tendon sheath, and is normally found in the MCP or PIP joints>

volar reticular cyst

what type of ganglion cyst originates on the radial side of the scapholuante ligament, over the FCR?

volar wrist ganglion

what orthotic do you use for ganglion cyst?

volar wrist immobilizer

what is the most concerning complication related to ganglion cysts?

wrist and hand stiffness