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What Does The Following MRI Of Cervical Spine Result Indicate?
My MRI of my cervical spine results the impression says minor disc profile abnormalities at C3 C4 and C4 C5 with broad-based spur disc complex at C5 C6 more broad-based disc bulge at C6 C7 moderate C5 C6 and mild C6 C7 Central canal stenosis result there is multi-level foraminal encroachment most pronounced on the left at the C5 C6 level. Would this be a cause for surgery?
Tue, 28 Jan 2020
Hello,
Surgery will be the final resort. Most cases manage conservatively with exercises and analgesics. Drugs like gabapentin will be very effective for this condition. Consult a spine surgeon and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Surgery will be the final resort. Most cases manage conservatively with exercises and analgesics. Drugs like gabapentin will be very effective for this condition. Consult a spine surgeon and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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