Ganglion cyst of the foot treated with electroacupuncture: A case report

J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2013 Dec;57(4):310-315.

Woitzik E, Kissel J.

Source

Division of Graduate Studies, Sports Sciences, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 6100 Leslie Street, Toronto, Canada M2H 3J1.

Abstract

in English, French

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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.