These lumps and bumps on the back of the wrist or less commonly the front near the thumb are benign and do not necessarily need removal. The old treatment of hitting them with the family bible is no longer recommended! I remove them by keyhole surgery if possible.
Philip Grieve
Hand, Wrist & Orthopaedic Surgery
FRCSI FRCSEd (Tr & Orth) FEBHS FFSEM
Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon
European Board Certified Hand Surgeon
Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer RCSI
Phone: 01 969 6543
Fax: 01 969 5578
Email: mrphilipgrieve@privateclinic.ie
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