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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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