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Have The C5 C6 Space Present With A Focal Central Extruded Disc. Surgery?

I have the C5 C6 space present with a focal central extruded disc which slightly deforms the anterior surface of the spinal cord .A slight amount of CSF lies between the spinal cord and posterior wall of the spinal canal and these is no cord compression.The exit foramina are patent. I just have 36 years-old I can make surgery?
Mon, 21 Oct 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have gone through the MRI report of your cervical spine.

The decision to do surgery or not depends on patient's symptoms and examination findings, in addition to the MRI report. So, I request you to get back with your symptoms.

If you have severe radicular pain in the arms, or if there is weakness of muscles, or if the medical treatment has failed, you may require surgery. Surgery in spine is safe in experienced hands and there is no need to worry in case the surgery is needed.

I hope it helps.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
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Have The C5 C6 Space Present With A Focal Central Extruded Disc. Surgery?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have gone through the MRI report of your cervical spine. The decision to do surgery or not depends on patient s symptoms and examination findings, in addition to the MRI report. So, I request you to get back with your symptoms. If you have severe radicular pain in the arms, or if there is weakness of muscles, or if the medical treatment has failed, you may require surgery. Surgery in spine is safe in experienced hands and there is no need to worry in case the surgery is needed. I hope it helps. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist