Decompression Alone Versus Decompression With Fusion for Symptomatic Lumbar Synovial Facet Cysts: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Background: Pain relief is the principal patient-centered goal of surgery for symptomatic lumbar synovial facet cysts, yet comparative reviews have often emphasized cyst recurrence. Whether adding fusion improves postoperative pain or reduces later surgery remains uncertain. Objective: To compare decompression alone wi...