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Is A Surgery Needed If There Is No Much Pain In The Neck?
MRI shows flattening of the ventral sac and ventral cord as well as severe foraminal stenosis, but currently not in pain. I just do not have full range of motion in my neck. Surgery is not required if I am not in pain. Correct? I am an active runner/cyclist and go to the gym. I am hoping I can continue with gym with no heavy lifting and thinking I am ok to run. I am assuming probably should lay off the bike. My appt with Neurosurgeon is Feb 14th. c5-c6-there is a broad based central & right posterior disc herniation with endplate ostephyte formation. There is flattenting of the thecal sac & ventral cord. There os mild to moderate central canal stenosis and moderate to severe right foraminal stenosis.
Mon, 12 Jun 2017
Hello,
Your MRI findings suggest that you have a lot of spinal stenosis that compresses the medulla and the nerve. Even though now you do not have much pain but you have stiffness. Sooner or later the disease will progress. I would suggest you not to neglect these signs but discuss with the neurosurgeon or spine surgeon for surgery the pros and cons of surgery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Edvin Selmani
Your MRI findings suggest that you have a lot of spinal stenosis that compresses the medulla and the nerve. Even though now you do not have much pain but you have stiffness. Sooner or later the disease will progress. I would suggest you not to neglect these signs but discuss with the neurosurgeon or spine surgeon for surgery the pros and cons of surgery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Edvin Selmani
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