OBJECTIVE Lumbar synovial cysts (LSCs) represent a relatively rare clinical pathology that
may result in radiculopathy or neurogenic claudication. Because of the potential for …

Background The management of lumbar synovial cysts (LSC) has been a controversial topic
for many years. Whereas many authors label LSC as markers of instability and thus …

Background Spinal synovial cysts are acquired, fluid-filled lesions of the facet joint that most
commonly occur in the lumbar spine. They are thought to arise from degenerative changes …

To classify facet joint cysts (FJC) which will assist in identification of patient groups to best fit
with a particular intervention. Sagittal T2‐weighted magnetic resonance images (MRI) of …

BACKGROUND: Spinal synovial cysts are lesions that most commonly occur in the lumbar
region. The need for an instrumented spinal fusion in addition to lumbar decompression with …

Synovial cysts of the lumbar spine contribute significantly to narrowing of the spinal canal
and lateral thecal sac and nerve root compression. Cysts form as a result of arthrotic …

Study Design: This is a retrospective study. Objective: The objective of this study was to
evaluate lumbar spine synovial cyst recurrence rates of decompression-alone versus …

Objective: Our aim was to study the outcomes and results of surgically treated patients with
synovial cysts of the lumbar spine in our institution. Methods: Retrospective data from 39 …

Object Synovial cysts are generally located in the lumbar spine adjacent to facet joints. Most
studies recommend surgical resection. Adhesions of the lumbar synovial cyst to the dura are …

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