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Table 3 Summary of Results

From: Microdecompression for lumbar synovial cysts: an independent assessment of long term outcomes

Complaint

% of patients having; % of patients symptom-free

Same Site Pain/Symptoms

12% averaging 5.5 on VAS; 88% resolved

Same Site Numbness/Tingling

9% same, 4% worse; 87% resolved

Same Site Weakness

11% same, 5% worse; 84% resolved

New Back Pain

28% averaging 7.5 on VAS; 72% pain free

New Radiculopathy

17% averaging 7.4 on VAS; 83% pain free

Additional Surgery

15%