Management of Postoperative Facet Cysts: A Report of 3 Cases

Andres S. Piscoya; Des Raj M. Clark; Scott C. Wagner

doi:10.2106/JBJS.CC.20.00134

Management of Postoperative Facet Cysts: A Report of 3 Cases

Andres S. Piscoya^*, Des Raj M. Clark, Scott C. Wagner

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Case:The exact underlying etiology behind synovial facet cysts remains unclear, and optimal surgical management continues to be a challenge. The authors present a series of 3 patients who underwent primary lumbar decompression and developed postoperative facet cysts within 6 months of index surgery requiring operative intervention. No patients had radiographic evidence of instability. Average follow-up after revision surgery was 14 months.Conclusion:We report on the 3 cases with the phenomenon of postoperative facet cysts and present a complication that falls within the spectrum of lumbar decompression surgery with several successful treatment options.

Original language	English
Article number	e20.00134
Journal	JBJS Case Connector
Volume	10
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.CC.20.00134
State	Published - Jul 2020
Externally published	Yes

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