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Both open and arthroscopic techniques are established treatment options but comparative data on recurrence and functional outcomes remain limited.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This retrospective cohort study evaluated patients who underwent dorsal wrist ganglion excision between 2017 and 2022. Standardized clinical and ultrasound follow-up was available for 19\u00a0patients and formed the basis of the outcome analysis. Functional outcomes were assessed using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire and the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) questionnaire, and Mayo Wrist Scores. Recurrence was determined clinically and via high-resolution ultrasound imaging.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      No significant differences were observed between groups regarding clinical recurrence rates or functional outcomes; however, ultrasound-detected recurrence was significantly more frequent in the open surgery group (89% vs.\u00a030%,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u202f=\u20090.0198), with patients in this group having 15.4-fold higher odds of subclinical recurrence. Functional scores DASH, PRWE, Mayo Wrist) were comparable between groups, indicating similar recovery in terms of pain and upper limb function.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Arthroscopic and open excision yielded comparable clinical outcomes in this cohort. Ultrasound detected a\u00a0higher frequency of recurrence, particularly after open excision. 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