What is synovial cyst?

Synovial cysts are typically benign fluid filled sacs that develop in the joints of the spine, hip, knee or wrist. The pressure from the cyst can cause dull aching pain in the lower back or legs. The cysts can also be present with no additional symptoms.

How do members experience synovial cyst?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with synovial cyst*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for synovial cyst*

Who has synovial cyst on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 4
40s 3
50s 10
60s 6
70+ 5

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 24