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What Does " Minimal Compression Deformity Of C6" Indicate?
Question: I had an xray of my neck due to pain in the neck and numb fingers. it showed minimal compression deformity of c6. Is thus a fracture and hiw is it treated?I was diagnosed with a conpression deformity of c6. Is this a fracture? I am only 38 years old. What could cause this? I had a lumbar facet rhizotomy due to facet arthropothyand am set to see a rhumetologist due to pain and swelling. What is the treatment? My bloodwork was perfect. SED 7 and no rf factor.
Brief Answer:
compression deformity of c6 it does not mean fract
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
As per your x ray there is compression deformity of c6 it does not mean fracture.
There may be reduced intervertebral distance bet c5 -6 vertebrae.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your arm and fingers pain associated with it.
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.
Its good that your blood reports are normal.
It can be due to various causes like sudden jerk to spine, due to facet arthritis, degenerative, due to chronic systemic disease like diabetes or hypothyroidism.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you are satisfied with answer do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
compression deformity of c6 it does not mean fract
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
As per your x ray there is compression deformity of c6 it does not mean fracture.
There may be reduced intervertebral distance bet c5 -6 vertebrae.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your arm and fingers pain associated with it.
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.
Its good that your blood reports are normal.
It can be due to various causes like sudden jerk to spine, due to facet arthritis, degenerative, due to chronic systemic disease like diabetes or hypothyroidism.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you are satisfied with answer do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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