Successful Management of a Symptomatic Lumbar Facet Joint Cyst Using Fluoroscopic Aspiration

Saturday, November 15, 2025

10:24 AM - 10:32 AM CT

Location: Griffin Hall - Screen 04

Introduction: Lumbar facet (synovial) cysts are fluid-filled sacs that may compress adjacent nerve roots, leading to radicular pain or other neurologic symptoms. While surgical excision with decompression and fusion is a common treatment, it carries risks such as infection, bleeding, and extended recovery. Image-guided aspiration or rupture has emerged as a viable, minimally invasive alternative.

Submitting Author(s)

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Anirudh Bhimavarapu, B.S.

Medical Student
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, United States

Co-Author(s)

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Sharmin Sultana, n/a

Medical Student
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, United States
ML

Michael Lu, BA

Medical Student
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Holtsville, New York, United States
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Nicholas Mangano, MD

Resident Physician
Stony Brook University Hospital, United States
VB

Vincent Bargnes, MD

Resident Physician
Stony Brook University Hospital, United States
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Amruta Desai, DO, MPH, MBA

Attending Physician
Stony Brook University Hospital, United States