Erin Woitzik1, Jaclyn Kissel. 1. Division of Graduate Studies, Sports Sciences, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 6100 Leslie Street, Toronto, Canada M2H 3J1.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To present the clinical management of a ganglion cyst presenting on the dorsolateral aspect of the foot. CLINICAL FEATURES: A 45-year-old female cyclist complaining of ganglion cyst following training period. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: Patient was treated with high-frequency electroacupuncture in four consecutive sessions over four weeks, and reported resolution of the cyst following therapeutic intervention. CONCLUSIONS: Ganglion cysts of the foot are relatively rare connective tissue tumours with variable treatment approaches. Electroacupuncture may be a novel and non-invasive conservative approach for the treatment of ganglion cysts. Further evaluation of the efficacy of such treatment is warranted.
OBJECTIVE: To present the clinical management of a ganglion cyst presenting on the dorsolateral aspect of the foot. CLINICAL FEATURES: A 45-year-old female cyclist complaining of ganglion cyst following training period. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: Patient was treated with high-frequency electroacupuncture in four consecutive sessions over four weeks, and reported resolution of the cyst following therapeutic intervention. CONCLUSIONS: Ganglion cysts of the foot are relatively rare connective tissue tumours with variable treatment approaches. Electroacupuncture may be a novel and non-invasive conservative approach for the treatment of ganglion cysts. Further evaluation of the efficacy of such treatment is warranted.