David Abbasi, MD | Orthopedic Sports Surgeon on Instagram: "The 'Bible bump' method 📖💥 Ganglion cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form near joints or tendons—usually on the wrist. The old-school fix? Smash it with a heavy book (traditionally a Bible, hence the name). Does it work? Sometimes. The impact ruptures the cyst wall and disperses the fluid into surrounding tissue. But here's the catch: doctors DON'T recommend this. Up to 50% come back, and you risk nerve damage, infection, or fracturin
David Abbasi, MD | Orthopedic Sports Surgeon on Instagram: "The 'Bible bump' method 📖💥 Ganglion cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form near joints or tendons—usually on the wrist. The old-school fix? Smash it with a heavy book (traditionally a Bible, hence the name). Does it work? Sometimes. The impact ruptures the cyst wall and disperses the fluid into surrounding tissue. But here's the catch: doctors DON'T recommend this. Up to 50% come back, and you risk nerve damage, infection, or fracturin
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