Frank Feigenbaum, Susan E Parks, Madelene P Martin, Debbie A West, Tanishu D Ross, Onesica P Coleman, Kristina M Kupanoff
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Abstract
Background and objectives: We describe our longitudinal experience with patients who underwent surgical treatment for Tarlov cysts. General and disease-specific validated outcome measures were used to assess health-related quality of life through 2 years postoperatively.
Methods: Patients who underwent surgical treatment for sacral Tarlov cysts between 2008 and 2023 were included. Demographics and cyst characteristics were documented. End points were the disease-specific Tarlov Quality-of-Life Scale and general health-related quality-of-life measures including the Oswestry Disability Index, visual analog pain Scales, and Short-Form 36. Patients completed survey measures preoperatively and at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery.
Results: Data were obtained from 417 patients with an average age of 52.5 ± 11.2 years, and 91.1% was female. Patients reported significant improvement in the Tarlov Cyst Quality of Life (3.2 ± 0.1 to 2.1 ± 0.1, P < .001), visual analog pain scales at rest (4.5 ± 0.1 to 2.3 ± 0.1, P < .001) and upon activity (5.7 ± 0.2 to 3.1 ± 0.1, P < .001), and the Oswestry Disability Index (45.5 ± 0.8 to 31.6 ± 1.0, P < .001). Patients also reported improvement on 7 of the 8 Short Form 36 scales: Physical Functioning, Physical Limitations, Bodily Pain, Vitality, Social Functioning, Emotional Limitations, and Mental Health (P < .001 for all models). There was significant improvement from the 1 to 2 years for physical functioning (P = .040) and social functioning (P = .016). The median tolerated sitting time increased from 15 min preoperatively to 45 minutes at 2 years postoperatively.
Conclusion: This study, to our knowledge, is the first to demonstrate significant improvement in patients surgically treated for Tarlov cysts using general and disease-specific health-related quality-of-life scales for 2 years after surgery. Our results suggest that patients may continue to improve for up to 2 years after surgery in some domains.
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Neurosurgery, the official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, publishes research on clinical and experimental neurosurgery covering the very latest developments in science, technology, and medicine. For professionals aware of the rapid pace of developments in the field, this journal is nothing short of indispensable as the most complete window on the contemporary field of neurosurgery.
Neurosurgery is the fastest-growing journal in the field, with a worldwide reputation for reliable coverage delivered with a fresh and dynamic outlook.
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