Best Foot Doctor Videos: Ganglion Cysts

This video describes ganglion cysts as movable, jelly-filled soft-tissue lumps that may appear on the top or bottom of the foot or along a tendon. The doctor reviews drainage and surgical removal as treatment options. He also characterizes these cysts as usually harmless and the removal procedure as brief.

This video compares the location and tissue characteristics of a ganglion cyst and a plantar fibroma. The speaker says ganglion cysts may appear on the top or bottom of the foot, while plantar fibromas are generally found on the sole. The internal appearance of each growth and their benign nature

This video describes an office procedure for a ganglion cyst of the foot. The doctor explains two approaches, releasing the cyst’s jelly-like contents or removing surrounding cyst tissue through a small incision. He also discusses a one-week healing estimate, possible recurrence, and a more extensive procedure if the cyst returns.

This video explains what a ganglion cyst may look and feel like on the foot. The doctor describes it as a lump that can develop on the top or bottom of the foot, sometimes without a known cause. He also discusses friction, overuse, growth, discomfort, and removal through a small