Evaluating the Optimal Treatment Pathway for Volar Wrist Ganglia: A Cost-Minimization Analysis
To maximize value of care, one aspiration should be attempted prior to open VWG excision. The cost would be further reduced for hand surgeons who perform their own US-guided aspirations. The role of initial open or arthroscopic excision for VWG treatment is questionable from a cost standpoint.Level of Evidence: III, economic decision analysis.
Authors
- Miranda J. Rogers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8847-2998)
- Nikolas H. Kazmers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3685-1662)
- Gretchen Maughan
- Hernán Roca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5544-9396)
- RE Nelson
- Andrew Federer
- Minkyoung Yoo
Institutions
- University of Utah (US)
- VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System (US)
- A. Alfred Taubman Health Care Center (US)
- University of Colorado Denver (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2025-12-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0000000000012757
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00