Tarlov Cysts: Are They Really Causing Your Pain?

Tarlov Cysts: Are They Really Causing Your Pain? Try our spine diagnostic tool: https://p.spinemdt.com/widget/form/Yh... Get free expert tips and updates from a spine surgeon: https://www.spinemdt.com/expert-tips-... Related video:    • Schmorl's nodes - Should you worry?   Tarlov cysts are often found on MRI scans of the lower spine and sacrum. The name can sound worrying, and many patients become concerned when they read it on their scan report. But are Tarlov cysts actually dangerous? And are they really the cause of pain? In this video, I explain: • What Tarlov cysts are • Why they are often found incidentally • When they may be relevant • Why MRI findings must be interpreted in context • Symptoms that may suggest a Tarlov cyst is clinically important • Why most Tarlov cysts do not require treatment • When specialist assessment may be needed The key message is that the presence of a Tarlov cyst on MRI does not automatically mean it is causing your symptoms. Diagnosis depends on matching the scan findings with the clinical picture. There are multiple professionals (surgeons, physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths and more) who treat back and spine problems. But often they work independent of each other and few patients have someone taking responsibility of overall oversight of care in a team. I started my practice to bring all professionals of spine care together under my direction as a surgeon to provide spine care that gets results. TOTAL SPINE CARE THAT GETS RESULTS! KEEPING PEOPLE MOVING This video is only a guide and is no substitute for being seen and assessed by a healthcare professional. More information visit https://SpineMDT.com [email protected] 020 8088 1222