title: Rare Thoracolumbar Facet Synovial Cyst Presenting as Paraparesis.
abstract: Spinal cord compressing syndrome due to synovial cyst (SC) of the thoracolumbar spine is a rare clinical condition. In this report we aim to heighten awareness of the thoracolumbar facet synovial cyst as a possible cause of thoracic myelopathy. The SC was removed thoroughly by laminectomy. The patient had an excellent recovery. The etiological and therapeutic aspects are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, GGS Medical College Faridkot, Faridkot, India.
authors.forename: Anshul
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dahuja
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, GGS Medical College Faridkot, Faridkot, India.
authors.forename: Gitanshu
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Dahuja
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiodiagnosis, GGS Medical College Faridkot, Faridkot, India.
authors.forename: Rashmeet
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kaur
keywords: Laminectomy; Myelopathy; Synovial cyst