Ganglions - Complications The procedures both surgical and conservative have risks and include- The reappearance of the ganglions after conservative treatment is very high.Ganglions can sometimes reappear even after surgery. Infection is a risk associated with both the procedures. Excision of ganglions could sometimes cause a loss of movement, instability of the joint, and damage to the nerve or blood vessel. A volar ganglion has a greater risk of nerve and blood vessel damage due to its proximity to the radial artery. References: Bailey & Love's Short Practise Of Surgery- 21st ELBS Edition Revised By Charles V. Mann & R.C.G.Russe Manipal Manual Of Surgery-Millennium, CBS, Edition K.Rajgopal Shenoy Published on Feb 06, 2016Last Updated on Feb 06, 2016
