Lumbar parafacetal cyst-spinal segmental instability is the cause and stabilization is the treatment: A clinical report of eight surgically-treated patients.

Objective: The authors report the results of "only-fixation" of the affected spinal segment without any decompression of the bones or soft tissue or manipulation of the cyst wall or contents in eight cases having lumbar parafacetal cyst (LPFC). This surgical strategy was based on the concept that LPFCs are secondary to spinal instability, has a protective or adaptive role, and is reversible following stabilization.

Materials And Methods: During the period from January 2018 to January 2023, eight consecutive patients having LPFC were surgically treated.

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