Synovial ganglion of the wrist. Is it a common tumor or an important symptom?

Relevance Synovial ganglia, also known as joint hernias, “fluid tumors”, synovial cysts and hygromas, despite their widespread prevalence among the world’s population, oddly enough, are still a little-studied part of hand surgery. The aim Generalization and structuring of information on the main causes of the occurrence of synovial ganglia of the hand, their connection with damage in the structure of the ligament-articular apparatus, as well as the features of the conservative and surgical treatment. Materials and methods A systematic literature review Results Based on the literature review, it becomes clear that over the many years of studying the etiology and pathogenesis of ganglion cysts of the hand, research on this topic has made only limited progress, with abstracts still labeled “possible cause.” This situation can be explained more from a practical perspective: it is far more important to understand and explore new methods of diagnosing and treating an existing condition, which in most cases leads to good outcomes with minimal complications and relapses. However, the extensive data currently available on the association of this condition with damage to the ligamentous and articular apparatus of the hand, and in particular SLIL, indicate an emerging consensus on the direction of future research. Conclusion Based on the literature review, it becomes clear that over the many years of studying the etiology and pathogenesis of ganglion cysts of the hand, research on this topic has made only limited progress, with abstracts still labeled as “possible cause” which emphasizes the need for further study of the problem.