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Does Cervical Spondylosis With Osteophyte Complex Require Surgery?

Cervical spondylosis with disc/osteophyte complex C5-C6 resulting in mild spinal stenosis. Moderate bilateral neural foraminal stenosis is present. mild flattening of cervical cord, but no intrinsic lesions or extrinsic compression. Is this something that would require surgery? If so, what type of surgeon do you recommend?
Thu, 11 Jan 2018
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to cervical stenosis pain may remain persistent
Due to compression of nerve root there can be tingling numbness in your arm and pain.
Also there can be large disc bulge which is compressing over spinal cord.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

If nerve compression becomes symptomatically severe then surgical decompression will give permanent relief.
consult spine surgeon for further help.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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Does Cervical Spondylosis With Osteophyte Complex Require Surgery?

Hello, I have studied your case. Due to cervical stenosis pain may remain persistent Due to compression of nerve root there can be tingling numbness in your arm and pain. Also there can be large disc bulge which is compressing over spinal cord. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. If nerve compression becomes symptomatically severe then surgical decompression will give permanent relief. consult spine surgeon for further help. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.