I have 3 bulging discs in the c4/5 5/6 6/7 pressing on spinal cord and fell recently got a new MRI and now the doctor said my spinal cord is bruised, what does this mean. He recommends spinal fusion surgeyASAP. Will the cord be permanently damaged? Should I stay out of work until then?
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What Does Bruised Spinal Cord Suggest?
Hello and welcome to Ask a Doctor service. I have read your query and here is my advice. You should avoid work or physical efforts until surgery. Spinal cord bruised means that the herniated discs have compressed/damaged the spinal cord significantly. You should have decompressive surgery. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask if you have further questions.