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Intraspinal synovial cyst causing sciatica.

L T Kurz, S R Garfin, A S Unger

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume

|July 1, 1985

Summary

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Lumbar intraspinal extradural synovial cysts can cause low-back pain and sciatica. Surgical excision of these cysts effectively resolves sciatica symptoms in affected patients.

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Area of Science:

Neurosurgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Radiology

Background:

Lumbar intraspinal extradural synovial cysts are rare lesions.
They can compress neural elements, leading to symptoms like sciatica.
Facet joint degeneration is often associated with these cysts.