Complications And Treatments For A Synovial Cyst

Synovial cysts are fluid-filled sacs that may occur within the spine. Considered a rare or infrequent cause of back or spine pain, synovial cysts are the most common form of spinal cyst. Synovial cysts are part of the degenerative process that occurs with wear and tear of the spine, also known as osteoarthritis. It is a typical assumption that osteoarthritis affects the bone. The truth is, osteoarthritis begins in the soft tissues of the joint, mainly the joint cartilage. As a joint wears and tears, it becomes sloppy and produces more synovial fluid, the fluid that lubricates a joint. This excess motion and wear and tear may eventually cause a synovial cyst to form.