Mucous Cyst

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Paramus

72 Route 17 North
Paramus, NJ 07652

Wayne

2025 Hamburg Turnpike
STE C, Wayne, NJ 07470

Parsippany

3799 US-46
#207, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Mucous Cyst

Mucous Cyst Treatment in Wayne, Paramus, and Parsippany NJ

Mucous cysts most commonly occur over the most distal joint of the finger.

Mucous cysts most commonly occur over the most distal joint of the finger. Distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint arthritis may cause bone spurs to develop in this area and mucous cysts may form. They usually appear as a bump on either side of the finger joint. They are often tender and fluid filled. The fluid inside the cyst is originating from the DIP joint. You should not attempt to drain the fluid on your own, because it is in direct communication with the joint and a serious joint infection could develop.

X-rays may be taken to determine the extent of the arthritis and identify any osteophytes (bone spurs) that have developed. If the mucous cyst is significantly bothersome or threatening to drain, surgical intervention is indicated.

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David Ratliff, MD, FAAOS

Hand, Wrist, Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon

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Alejandro Morales-Restrepo, MD

Hand, Wrist, Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon

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