Compound palmar ganglion
Definition
- Compound palmar ganglion is an old term
to signify tuberculous tenosynovitis of the ulnar bursa at the wrist.
- It is very rarely seen nowadays and
this case is probably the first to be reported from Saudi Arabia, although
pulmonary tuberculosis is not uncommon in this country.
- Compound palmer ganglion is an uncommon
condition characterized by a swelling in the distal part of volar aspect
of wrist and communicating with another swelling over palm across the
flexor retinaculum.
- It may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome
and need surgical excision with division of flexor retinaculum
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Homoeopathic remedies
- Benzoic acidum
- Calcarea sulph
- Calcarea flour
- Silicea
- Ruta
- Kali muriaticum
- Graphitis
Calcarea flour
Charactersitic particulars
- Excellent remedy for ganglion at the
back of wrist. For swelling & indurations around tendons & joints.
- Ganglion at the back of knee. Ganglion
after injury.
- Also remove tendency to adhesion after
operation of Ganglion.
Modalities
- < - rest, change of weather
- > - heat, warm application.
Calcarea carb
Characteristic particulars
- Superlative remedy in Ganglion
affections in people who are fat, fair, flabby.
- Excessive cold and damp perspiration.
- Patient requiring this medicine usually
feels best when constipated.
- Great for arthritic nodosities.
Modalities
- < - damp weather, wet climate
- > - dry weather, warm applications
Graphitis
Charactersitic particulars
- Great remedy for Ganglion in people who
have tendency to put fat & are affected with poor circulation.
- Associated skin conditions.
- Tendency to take cold.
- Feels miserable & unhappy.
- Weeping from music with aversion to
meat
Modalities
- < - warm climate, humid weather
- > - cold climate
