Picking Up the Pieces: A Piano Practice Journal

I went to the orthopedist today so he could diagnose whatever is wrong with my wrist. He is pretty sure it's a small ganglion cyst. The cyst is the shiny area right next to the boo-boo on my hand. (Gotta love eczema in winter.) What is a ganglion cyst? From Google AI: A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled bump that usually appears on the wrist or near a joint or tendon sheath. Ganglion cysts are round, small, and filled with a jelly-like fluid. They can feel firm or spongy, and can be translucent. They most often appear on the back of the wrist, but can also occur on the front of the wrist, base of a finger, ankle, or foot. Most ganglion cysts are painless and don't cause other symptoms. However, if a cyst presses on a nerve, it can cause tingling or muscle weakness. The cause is unknown, but they are thought to be caused by repetitive microtrauma. They are more common in younger people and women, and are often found in people who play sports or other activities that involve repeat...