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A 57-year-old female asked:

what is the treatment for a lumbar facet cyst that is causing pressure? i have had two rfa's and two cyst penetrations. the cyst was 1.5 cms last ti

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Orthopedic Spine Surgery 31 years experience

Excision removal: It can be excised if it is causing leg pain with a good expectation of resolving leg pain not back pain

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