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Neck surgery

2018-03-29 17:40:46
MRI shows c3 to c6 disk bulge. Having severe back pain and tingling sensation and numbness in left hand. One neuro surgeon recommended lateral cervical mass infusion surgery. Please advise
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Disc bulges usually are not disabling. Unless there is disc herniation/prolapse.Surgery is usually indicated in refractory/severe pains or neurological deficits in the form of muscle weakness.
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if possible, pls send the MRI images.
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a cervical soft collar helps in the initial phase

Answered2018-03-30 08:06:29

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