From: Microdecompression for lumbar synovial cysts: an independent assessment of long term outcomes
Complaint | % of patients having; % of patients symptom-free |
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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% |