Objective: To determine the presence of intraforaminal synovial cysts resulting in nerve root compression. Methods: A 26 year old man presenting with left leg pain was admitted. He had no motor, ...

This week we are going to discuss a very common problem in the knee which is often misunderstood and is sometimes difficult to resolve, the Baker’s cyst. The Baker’s cyst or popliteal cyst is also ...

Posterior-Only Spinal Fusion Feasible in Parkinson’s Disease For patients with spinal synovial cysts, the majority who undergo surgery have excellent or good outcomes. (HealthDay News) – For patients ...

Digital mucous cysts (synovial cysts or myxoid pseudocysts) are found most commonly on the terminal digits of the fingers. [1,2] Rarely, they develop on the toes. They typically present as noninflamed ...

Subchondral bone cysts are sacs of fluid that form inside the joints. These cysts occur in the subchondral bone, the layer of bone just under the cartilage. Symptoms include pain and swelling of the ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I developed a Baker’s cyst on the back of my knee several months ago. My doctor drained the fluid from it, but now it’s back. What could be causing this? What is the best way to ...