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Case Report: Surgical treatment of lumbar ligamentum flavum cysts combined with spinal instability causing radiculopathy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed to describe a case of a patient with a lumbar ligamentum flavum cyst combined with spinal instability who underwent cyst resection and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF). Methods: We present a rare case of a patient with a lumbar ligamentum flavum cyst combined with spinal instability causing radiculopathy. The patient underwent cyst resection and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. Results: The patient underwent follow-up for 3 years postoperatively and remained asymptomatic, with favorable radiographic results. Conclusions: Cysts resection and TLIF for ligamentum flavum cysts combined with spinal instability can achieve sufficient and effective decompression while simultaneously restoring spinal stability. Therefore, this approach is both an effective and safe treatment option.

Source: Frontiers in Surgery

DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2025.1481216

Authors: Keshi Yang, Changbin Ji, Dawei Luo, Jiwei Yin, Xiaozhe Wu, Hui Xu

Institutions: Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Liaocheng People's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801