Asian Pain Academy

Ganglion cysts are common benign soft-tissue swellings that frequently occur around the wrist and hand. Although many ganglion cysts are asymptomatic and may resolve spontaneously, some patients develop pain, tenderness, restricted movement, or discomfort during daily activities. In selected patients, aspiration may provide symptomatic relief and reduce the size of the cyst. Ultrasound-Guided Aspiration of a Painful Ganglion Cyst is an important procedure in musculoskeletal a

Trigger finger is a common painful condition affecting the fingers and thumb, often causing catching, clicking, or locking during movement. It is associated with pathology of the A1 pulley, which surrounds the flexor tendon at the level of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint. In this educational article, Asian Pain Academy presents the clinical approach to ultrasound-guided injection for Trigger Finger, including the anatomy of the A1 pulley, conservative management, corticos