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What Causes Cyst In Spine?

I had a cyst drained (burst with a needle) from my spine in July. An MRI done last week showed that the cyst has returned. I m having a very lot of pain and wonder if the 2nd procedure will give relief. I felt about 90% less pain for a few weeks after the July procedure but the severe pain returned. What causes the cyst and can it be removed if this doesn t work again? Thank you so very much. Betty ( YYYY@YYYY )
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
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Presence of cyst means degeneration of spine with a possible instability. Bursting of cyst usually fails. If there is weakness in legs due to nerve impingement then u need decompression of the spine at that level & removal of cyst with its wall. If a standing X ray shows instability then u will also need a fusion surgery to stabilize the spine.
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What Causes Cyst In Spine?

Presence of cyst means degeneration of spine with a possible instability. Bursting of cyst usually fails. If there is weakness in legs due to nerve impingement then u need decompression of the spine at that level & removal of cyst with its wall. If a standing X ray shows instability then u will also need a fusion surgery to stabilize the spine.