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The purpose of this study is to determine if a statistical significance exists between outcomes of patients treated for dorsal wrist ganglion cyst with excision alone versus excision and the addition of a partial wrist denervation by resecting the common terminal sensory branch of the PIN (posterior interosseus nerve). Our hypothesis is that addition of PIN improves outcome after dorsal wrist ganglion excision as indicated by post-operative pain, function, ability to perform activities of daily living, and physical exam findings.
The primary endpoint will be outcomes on subject surveys and questionnaires. Data will be collected pre- and post-operatively at 2 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months, and one year. Four questionnaires will be used, including the Visual Analog Pain Score (VAS), Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH) questionnaire, as well as the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Pain Interference (PI), and the PROMIS Pain Behavior (PB) questionnaires.
Secondary outcomes include physical examination consisting of pre- and post-operative pinch and grip strength testing, and active range of motion including wrist flexion and extension ulnar and radial deviation, and weight bearing extension. These will be performed at 2 weeks, 12 weeks, and 6 months post-operatively.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorsal wrist ganglion alone (DWG) | Active Comparator | Dorsal wrist ganglion excision alone |
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| DWG with PIN | Active Comparator | Dorsal wrist ganglion excision with posterior interosseus neurectomy (PIN) |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorsal wrist ganglion alone (DWG) | Procedure | Patients assigned to this arm will undergo dorsal wrist ganglion cyst excision alone. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Pain measured with the Visual Analog Pain Scale (VAS) | Self-report measurement that assesses a person's perceived level of pain | Preop to One Year Post-Op |
| Physical Function measured with the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire (QuickDASH) | 11-Item questionnaire that measures physical function and symptoms in people with musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb | Preop to One Year Post-Op |
| Pain interference measured with the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information (PROMIS) Pain Interference instrument | This instrument measures the self-reported consequences of pain on relevant aspects of one's life and may include the extent to which pain hinders engagement with social, cognitive, emotional, physical, and recreational activities. | Preop to One Year Post-Op |
| Pain behavior measured with the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information (PROMIS) Pain Behavior instrument | This instrument measures self-reported external manifestations of pain: behaviors that typically indicate to others that an individual is experiencing pain. | Preop to One Year Post-Op |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in strength utilizing hand grip measurements | This measurement provides information about muscle strength health in the hand and forearms. The average of three measurements is taken using a hand-held dynamometer | Preop to 6 Months Post-Op |
| Change in strength utilizing finger lateral pinch measurements |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Kenneth Taylor, MD | Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Penn State Health Medical Group - Camp Hill Specialties | Camp Hill | Pennsylvania | 17011 | United States | ||
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11677666 | Background | Ho PC, Griffiths J, Lo WN, Yen CH, Hung LK. Current treatment of ganglion of the wrist. Hand Surg. 2001 Jul;6(1):49-58. doi: 10.1142/s0218810401000540. | |
| 10434077 | Background | Thornburg LE. Ganglions of the hand and wrist. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 1999 Jul-Aug;7(4):231-8. doi: 10.5435/00124635-199907000-00003. |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D045888 | Ganglion Cysts |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D003560 | Cysts |
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
| D017520 | Mucinoses |
| D003240 | Connective Tissue Diseases |
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The patient and the study team member who is performing the physical exam (including range of motion and grip/pinch strength testing) will be blinded to the randomization.
| DWG/PIN | Procedure | Patients assigned to this arm will undergo dorsal wrist ganglion excision and the addition of a partial wrist denervation by resecting the common terminal sensory branch of the posterior interosseus nerve (PIN).. |
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This measurement provides information about the functional strength of one's pinching action of the hand using a mechanical pinch gauge. The average of three measurements will be taken at each time frame. |
| Preop to 6 Months Post-Op |
| Change in strength utilizing finger tip pinch measurements | This measurement provides information about the functional strength of one's pinching action of the hand using a mechanical pinch gauge. The average of three measurements will be taken at each time frame. | Preop to 6 Months Post-Op |
| Change in strength utilizing finger three-point pinch measurements | This measurement provides information about the functional strength of one's pinching action of the hand using a mechanical pinch gauge. The average of three measurements will be taken at each time frame. | Preop to 6 Months Post-Op |
| Change in wrist flexion | This measurement indicates the range of motion of the wrist utilizing a goniometer | Preop to 6 Months Post-Op |
| Change in wrist extension | This measurement indicates the range of motion of the wrist utilizing a goniometer | Preop to 6 Months Post-Op |
| Change in wrist weight bearing extension | This measurement indicates the range of motion of the wrist utilizing a goniometer | Preop to 6 Months Post-Op |
| Change in wrist ulnar deviation | This measurement indicates the range of motion of the wrist from side to side. This movement flexes the hand toward the ulnar bone in the arm. This is measured with a goniometer. | Preop to 6 Months Post-Op |
| Change in wrist radial deviation | This measurement indicates the range of motion of the wrist from side to side. This movement flexes the hand toward the radial bone in the arm. This is measured with a goniometer. | Preop to 6 Months Post-Op |
| Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center |
| Hershey |
| Pennsylvania |
| 17033 |
| United States |
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| D017437 |
| Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |