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Cervical slight disc

2016-01-11 17:32:35
My wife is suffering from slight cervical disc left side found in MRI. Treatment in progress from last 6 month. Had 2nd opinion and conducted physiotherapist 9 sessions. Now our doctor (orthopedist) is saying to inject steroid injection.. this steriod injection are safe to inject in neck.
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Hi, Though each intervention is associated with some risks steroid injection in spine is considered to be safe in experienced hands.

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