This study is designed based on the retrospective analysis of patients treated in the
Neurosurgical Department of two major hospitals and review of the literature. The aim of this …

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 …

Sophisticated and newer imaging capabilities have resulted in increased reporting and
treatment options of spinal lumbar synovial cysts (LSS). Most of the patients with lumbar …

BACKGROUND Synovial cysts are uncommon extradural degenerative lesions associated
with symptoms of lower back pain and radiculopathy. Most of these lesions occur in the …

OBJECTIVE Synovial cysts of the spine are rare lesions, predominantly arising in the lumbar
region. Despite their generally benign behavior, they can cause severe symptoms due to …

BACKGROUND: Spinal synovial cysts are a known cause of back pain and radiculopathy.
With the advent of high-resolution imaging techniques, synovial cysts are increasingly …

Object. Although synovial cysts commonly involve the joints of the extremities, they are also
found in the spinal canal. When symptomatic, they produce signs and symptoms consistent …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: With improvements in neurological imaging, there are
increasing reports of symptomatic spinal synovial cysts. Surgical excision has been …

OBJECTIVE Synovial cysts of the vertebral facet joints are a source of nerve root
compression. Different surgical procedures are in use, but no consensus has been formed …

Object The authors conducted a study to determine the surgery-related results and
outcomes in patients with synovial cysts of the lumbar spine. They emphasize several …