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What Causes Neck Pain And Numbness In The Fingers?
had neck fusion 10 years ago now I slipped going up some steps my fore head struck step tread. I have went to doctor they did xray only. I have head ake neck pain , pain across right shoulder and down to elbow and numbness in little and next finger on both hands. The phy ass I saw said the next step is phy therapy. Iam wondering if I should ask for an mri before therapy.
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
Hi,
Though MRI is good to confirm the diagnosis. However, sometimes the case is very straightforward and do not need any imaging (as is yours). So I would suggest you should go with physiotherapy, you can always get an MRI if it didn't work.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
Though MRI is good to confirm the diagnosis. However, sometimes the case is very straightforward and do not need any imaging (as is yours). So I would suggest you should go with physiotherapy, you can always get an MRI if it didn't work.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
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