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Pain in Neck and towards left hand elbow
My uncle had gone through MRI scan due to pain in Neck towards left hand elbow. Please find the below MRI scan details,
Loss of cervical Lordosis.
Disc osteophyte complexes noted at c3-c4 and c5-c6 levels causing indentation of thecal sac and mild narrowing of bilateral neural foramina.
Disc osteophyte complexes noted at c4-c5 level causing indentation of thecal sac and moderate narrowing of left neural foramen.
Could you please let us know which doctor we should consult and what can be done for this problem. He is having lot of pain.
Thanks in advance.
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Hot fomentation x twice daily.
Neck Exercises.
Neck Stretching.
Postural Correction.
Shoulder Shrugs .
Core Strengthening Exercises.
Take frequent Breaks at work
Use cervical pillow.
Use Back Support.
Self Massage the back of neck.
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There are many treatment options which can provide him relief. A trial of a soft cervical collar with medications, physiotherapy and cervical traction may help. If not, then epidural injections may also provide relief. If both don't work, then a surgical solution could be sought provided the pain is associated with some weakness.
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Use a soft collar support till then
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A lot can be done provided you take him to a orthopedic or spine surgeon. By the way, who suggested you to do an MRI?
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YOU SHOULD CONSULT A SPINE SURGEON...
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