![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() If the cyst grows in a region that has no sensitive structures, such as the wrist, there will be no symptoms. The synovial cells don’t know any better and therefore continue to produce synovial fluid. Occasionally, the capsule encasing the joint will tear and the synovial lining will “pop out” of this tear. When the joint surfaces start to erode, as in degenerative arthritis, bone spurs start to form at the edges of the joint. This capsule is lined by a thin layer of cells called the synovium that produces the thin “oil” that lubricates the joint. There is a thick burlap-like material that encases the entire joint called the capsule. The surfaces of the joint are covered with a smooth slippery covering called hyaline cartilage. This type of joint is the junction of two bones (such as the tibia and the femur at the knee). To understand what a ganglion cyst is, we must understand the design of a diarthrodial joint. This is not a recommended treatment for ganglion cysts in today’s world. Some individuals may remember the “Bible treatment” for these developed years ago where someone had the bright idea to smash a Bible onto the wrist to attempt to pop these cysts. The small round “bumps” that occur under the skin at the wrist are typically ganglion cysts. In fact, many people are aware of these but have never considered what they are. Ganglion Cysts in the Lumbar Spine Overview ![]()
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