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Is Surgery Needed For Spinal Senosis?
hi my name is deborah gordon, I m experiencing pain on the right side of my neck from being struck by a car almost eight months ago. I have received an MRI which revealed spinal stenosis, a bulging disk, and nerve damage. my concern is how risky is the surgery. Thanks Deborah Gordon.
Thu, 4 Aug 2016
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history of a car accident, pain in neck, MRI shows spinal canal stenosis, prolapsed disc and nerve damage.
Since the post- injury sequel and complications are troublesome. , you have to undergo surgery.
The chances of complications are always there but with the advent of newer and safer anesthesia, better techniques, best materials the safety margin has increased tremendously
Hence if the surgery is indicated and if you do not have any medical diseases or disorders, go for surgery with faith.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history of a car accident, pain in neck, MRI shows spinal canal stenosis, prolapsed disc and nerve damage.
Since the post- injury sequel and complications are troublesome. , you have to undergo surgery.
The chances of complications are always there but with the advent of newer and safer anesthesia, better techniques, best materials the safety margin has increased tremendously
Hence if the surgery is indicated and if you do not have any medical diseases or disorders, go for surgery with faith.
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