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What Do Ulnar Variance Thinning Articular Disc At Radial End And Ganglion Cyst In Dorsal Aspect Of Radio-carpal Joint Suggest?

Had a heavy fall on Ice 2 months ago it has been in a splint since then. . Had MRI arthrogram 3 days ago showed positive ulnar variance thinning articular disc at radial end. Contrast extending radioulnar joint full thickness tear of the disc. Ganglion cyst in dorsal aspect of radiocarpal joint. I m 39 years old and female. What treatment would you advise please.
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

In the present MRI there is no obvious fracture detected. No surgical intervention is needed according to this report. Only conservative measures like analgesics and immobilisation is required. Consult an orthopedic surgeon for expert opinion.

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What Do Ulnar Variance Thinning Articular Disc At Radial End And Ganglion Cyst In Dorsal Aspect Of Radio-carpal Joint Suggest?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In the present MRI there is no obvious fracture detected. No surgical intervention is needed according to this report. Only conservative measures like analgesics and immobilisation is required. Consult an orthopedic surgeon for expert opinion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.