A new or changing lump
A mass that changes, causes pain, or affects movement can be examined in consultation.
Ganglion cyst consultation
A lump on the hand or wrist should be assessed before treatment is chosen.
A ganglion cyst is one possible cause of a lump near a joint or tendon. The consultation reviews the location, symptoms, movement, and any findings that help clarify the diagnosis.
Hand and wrist assessmentGuadalajara and ZapopanConsultations from $1,000 MXN
Understanding the concern
Not every lump has the same cause.
The location, size changes, pain, movement limits, nerve symptoms, injury history, and available studies help determine what should be reviewed next.
Numbness, tingling, or weakness
Symptoms affecting sensation or function are important to describe during assessment.
When to consult
When a ganglion cyst assessment may be useful
These examples do not determine a diagnosis. They may help you decide whether to seek an orthopedic assessment.
A new or changing lump
A mass that changes, causes pain, or affects movement can be examined in consultation.
Numbness, tingling, or weakness
Symptoms affecting sensation or function are important to describe during assessment.
Questions about observation or treatment
The diagnosis, symptoms, and available alternatives should be reviewed before a procedure is considered.
What is reviewed
What is reviewed in a ganglion cyst consultation?
The assessment is used to distinguish possible causes and determine which alternatives should be considered next.
- 01
Symptoms and history
How the problem began, how it has changed, and the activities it is limiting are reviewed in consultation.
- 02
Clinical examination
Movement, strength, stability, sensation, and the areas related to the symptoms may be assessed as appropriate.
- 03
Available studies and next steps
X-rays, MRI scans, ultrasound studies, and reports can be reviewed when available; further information may be considered when it is useful.
Your orthopedic specialist
Dr. Carlos Alberto García Águila
Traumatology and Orthopedics
Care for knee, hip, shoulder, hand, wrist, foot and ankle concerns, sports injuries, fractures, and assessment of surgical and non-surgical alternatives.
- Medical Doctor and Midwife, University of Guadalajara (CUCS).
- Medical specialty training at the Antiguo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara.
- Advanced specialty training in Joint Preservation and Joint Replacement Surgery, University of Guadalajara.
- Master’s degree in Advanced Knee Pathology and Surgery, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Clínica CEMTRO, Madrid.
- Graduate studies in Education, Teaching and Research, Universidad Santander.
Professional license
9397150
Specialty license
15138725
CMOT certification
14/8067/25
Before booking
Frequently asked questions.
01What can cause ganglion cyst?
Symptoms in the same area can have different causes. The history, clinical examination, and available studies help clarify the diagnosis.
02Does it always require surgery?
No. The appropriate option depends on the diagnosis, symptoms, function, and individual circumstances.
03What should I bring to the consultation?
Bring any available images, reports, and information about previous treatments related to your concern.
Immediate care: For a rapidly worsening lump with severe pain, loss of sensation, color change, or an injury with deformity, seek immediate medical care.
Scheduled consultation: A scheduled consultation is appropriate once an emergency or acute injury has received immediate care when needed.