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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_image=”https:\/\/kannfootsurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/lumps-bumps-clean.jpg” parallax_method=”off” bottom_divider_style=”slant” bottom_divider_color=”#ffffff” next_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” bottom_divider_flip=”horizontal”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Lumps and Bumps” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”center” scroll_down_icon_color=”#ffffff” button_one_url=”https:\/\/kannfootsurgery.com\/treatments” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” image_orientation=”center” content_orientation=”center” custom_button_two=”off” button_two_icon_placement=”right” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_icon_placement=”right” background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” \/][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” module_id=”first” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ custom_padding=”||0px|” prev_background_color=”#ffffff” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”3.2.2″][et_pb_accordion_item _builder_version=”3.2.2″ title=”What are Lumps and Bumps Which Affect the Foot?” use_background_color_gradient=”off” background_color_gradient_start=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_end=”#29c4a9″ background_color_gradient_type=”linear” background_color_gradient_direction=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction_radial=”center” background_color_gradient_start_position=”0%” background_color_gradient_end_position=”100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on” background_size=”cover” background_position=”center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_blend=”normal” allow_player_pause=”off” background_video_pause_outside_viewport=”on” text_shadow_style=”none” box_shadow_style=”none” text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”]<\/p>\n

Lumps and bumps on the foot are typically known as Ganglions, cysts, bone bumps or nodules<\/em> and they can often be troublesome when they appear on the foot and can fluctuate in size.<\/p>\n

They can be exacerbated by footwear rubbing on the bumps which is uncomfortable for the sufferer. Thankfully there are a number of conservative and surgical options available.<\/p>\n

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Often the initial cause of the swelling is unclear but sometimes it is associated with trauma, though occasionally lumps and bumps can appear for no obvious reason.<\/p>\n

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Treatment depends on the level and frequency of pain.<\/p>\n

Non-surgical Treatment<\/h3>\n

Wearing a wider shoe can make a difference but this is not always practical. Insoles are generally unhelpful. You might wish to try a \u2018puncture and drainage\u2019 outpatient procedure, or a steroid injection into the cyst but the evidence is that this is unlikely to be a permanent cure.<\/p>\n

Surgical Treatment<\/h3>\n

Nodules on your foot such as small fluid filled sacs known as ganglions or cysts can interfere with a joint or tendon and if painful can be surgically removed.<\/p>\n

What Happens During Surgery?<\/h3>\n

During surgery, usually the ganglion is carefully excised from the surrounding tissue via a relatively small incision. Sometimes, there is an underlying bony prominence which may need to be removed and your surgeon will have discussed this with you.<\/p>\n

The operation usually takes around 15-30 minutes. The removed piece of tissue is sent to a laboratory for testing \u2013 this is standard practice.<\/p>\n

Are there risks or side-effects following surgery to remove ganglions or cysts?<\/h3>\n

As with any medical procedure there are risks which Mr. Kannegieter will always thoroughly explain to you prior to your treatment, so you can be informed every step of the way.<\/p>\n

The main risks following surgery are:<\/p>\n