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Ganglia: the patient's perception.

A P Westbrook1, A B Stephen, J Oni

  • 1Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Queen's Medical Center, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK.

Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|December 7, 2000
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Patients with ganglia often seek consultation for cosmetic concerns or fear of malignancy, not just pain. Many are satisfied with less invasive treatments like aspiration, despite referral for excision.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Hand Surgery
  • Patient-Reported Outcomes

Background:

  • Ganglia are common soft tissue masses, often presenting with varied patient concerns.
  • Understanding patient motivations for seeking medical advice is crucial for effective management.
  • Referral patterns and treatment satisfaction require investigation in ganglion cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate patient concerns driving primary care consultation for ganglia.
  • To analyze reasons for referral to a hand unit.
  • To assess patient satisfaction with different treatment modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 50 patients diagnosed with ganglia.
  • Analysis of consultation reasons, referral indications, and treatment outcomes.

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  • Assessment of patient satisfaction with aspiration and advice versus surgical excision.

    • Main Results:

    • Cosmetic appearance (38%) and fear of malignancy (28%) were primary concerns, outweighing pain.
    • General practitioners referred 70% for ganglion excision and 30% for advice/treatment.
    • A significant majority (74%) were satisfied with ganglion aspiration and general advice.

    Conclusions:

    • Patient concerns regarding ganglia extend beyond pain to include aesthetics and malignancy fears.
    • Less invasive treatments like aspiration may meet patient expectations effectively.
    • Referral practices and patient education should align with patient-centered concerns and satisfaction.