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What is the recovery time for removing a tarlov cyst from the lumbar area? should restrict walking up and down stairs n walking for exercise for long?
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A few days: The 'cyst' is realy an extension of the joint space of the facet, or the knuckles, of your back. As such, motion is best for these as other joints. So, following a procedure, gentle walking both on the flats, and gentle elevations and stairs, are useful. We have patients in the pool to water walk two days after a procedure, to get the joint moving again, safely.
Answered 4/13/2014
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Quick recovery: Tarlov cysts are "oh by the way" findings of near zero pathological consequence. Makes no sense that someone offered treatment (surgery) for this - purely cottonoid/ patty approach. Need to discuss.
Answered 6/9/2017
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