Arthroscopic Versus Open Excision of Dorsal Wrist Ganglion

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with a primary, simple DG with no underlying pathology of the wrist who sought surgical treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. Prior ganglion treatment (rupture, puncture, aspiration, or excision) 2. Previous surgery 3. History of a fracture 4. Ligamentous tear or wrist instability 5. Patients with major medical problems 6. Unacceptable anesthetic risks, 7. Acquired or congenital abnormalities of wrist function or motion