Question 1

i am experiencing tingling/like pins and needles in my body. pain is felt especially on the right side from the back to the feet. i had similar symptoms before and its getting worse. mri scan was done reporting left l4/5 and right l5/s1 synovial cyst?

Accepted Answer

Follow up with Dr.: The neurologist can evaluate and may order an imaging scan if another is needed. A physical medicine doctor can also help. If there is a lesion on the scan that needs surgical treatment, a neurosurgeon gets involved. These cases sometimes are helped by second opinions. Situations are too complex for a public forum.

Question 2

how serious is  taking out a synovial cyst that is close to the spine?

Accepted Answer

See spine surgeon: Synovial cysts are treated by mainly  3 methods. Observation along with activity modification for minimal complaints. Cyst injections; either directely thru the facet joint with drainage & steroid injection or by epidural steroid. The latter does not decrease the cyst size but eliminate inflammation. The 3rd is either a decompression with foraminotomy or with fusion if instability is present.

Question 3

how does a ganglion cyst differ from a synovial cyst?

Accepted Answer

No difference: They are essentially the same with respect to origin and tissue type.

Question 4

is there a  difference between a ganglion cyst and a synovial cyst?

Accepted Answer

Similar & different: Ganglion cysts are swellings that often appear on jonts or tendons of the hands or feet. The fluid in ganglion cysts are thicker than in synovial cysts, often have multiple chambers and a fibrous lining.  A synovial cyst is more likely to occur on an osteoarthritis joint, where there is leakage of fluid from the joint into the surrounding tissue.

Question 5

what is a synovial cyst?

Accepted Answer

Fluid filled sac...: That can develop over any tendon or joint in the body. Usually, joint is damaged in some way, such as with osteoarthritis, where there is some destruction of the integrity of the joint space. Mostly, not painful or disabling, though may be unsightly. Exceptions would include one that is within the lower lumbar spine impinging on nerves; or knee 'baker's cyst' causing pain & swelling (r/o dvt).

Question 6

can i exercise with a synovial cyst?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Obviously it rally depends on what you are doing and where the cyst is located.
In general the cyst is just filled with fluid
so as long as your exercise doesn't exacerbate your symptoms you should be
able to do most activities.

Question 7

what is a synovial cyst in your spine ?

Accepted Answer

Fluid sac : This is a fluid filled sac that arises from degeneration of the facet joints. When present they usually occur in the lumbar spine, mainly l4-5 & l5-s1. Symptoms result from formation of spinal stenosis with resulting irritation of the affected nerve root.  Since cysts are a result of degenerative changes, they usually are not present until after the age of 40.

Question 8

can a synovial cyst be caused from a car accident?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: A synovial cyst is a sac of fluid, which lines all tendons, muscles, ligaments, joints.  Any type of trauma or inflammation to part of the musculoskeletal system can cause such a sac to form; very commonly, no known cause. May resolve on own, or be injected w cortisone after aspiration, may recur. May be true that in days of yore, they were smashed with a bible, but don't recommend this approach-).

Question 9

what should i do about a large spinal synovial cyst?

Accepted Answer

: Depending on the size and location, with the potential degree of compression of the spinal cord, consult an orthopedic or neurosurgical physician for guidance.

Question 10

how quickly can a synovial cyst return after aspiration?

Accepted Answer

: Within a few days or 1-2 weeks unless the full cyst is  removed completely

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I am experiencing tingling/like pins and needles in my body. pain is felt especially on the right side from the back to the feet. i had similar symptoms before and its getting worse. mri scan was done reporting left l4/5 and right l5/s1 synovial cyst?

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How serious is taking out a synovial cyst that is close to the spine?

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How does a ganglion cyst differ from a synovial cyst?

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Is there a difference between a ganglion cyst and a synovial cyst?

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What is a synovial cyst?

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Can i exercise with a synovial cyst?

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What is a synovial cyst in your spine ?

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Can a synovial cyst be caused from a car accident?

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What should i do about a large spinal synovial cyst?

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How quickly can a synovial cyst return after aspiration?

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