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Any Suggestion For Having 8mm Cyst On Right Side Of L4-L5?

should I be concerned with a 8mm cyst on the right side of the L4-L5, and am having lower back pain and it radiates down into my legs?should I be concerned with a 8mm cyst on the right side of the L4-L5, and am having lower back pain and it radiates down into my legs?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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I would have this evaluated by a neurosurgeon.

That could cause pain that radiates down the leg to the shin and top of the foot.

It may be a result of instability in the spine.

Your surgeon will likely get flexion and extension xrays to evaluate spine stability further.
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Any Suggestion For Having 8mm Cyst On Right Side Of L4-L5?

I would have this evaluated by a neurosurgeon. That could cause pain that radiates down the leg to the shin and top of the foot. It may be a result of instability in the spine. Your surgeon will likely get flexion and extension xrays to evaluate spine stability further.