Ganglion cyst of the foot treated with electroacupuncture: A case report |
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Authors: | Erin Woitzik Jaclyn Kissel |
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Institution: | aDivision of Graduate Studies, Sports Sciences, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 6100 Leslie Street, Toronto, Canada M2H 3J1;bInstructor, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 6100 Leslie Street, Toronto, Canada M2H 3J1 |
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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. |
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Keywords: | ganglion acupuncture foot cyclist |
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