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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Head, Neck And Shoulders
Artificial disc replacement C5-6 nine months later I have 3 herniated disc with diameters, 7.8, 8.4 and 8.6 with impingement and flattening of the spinal cord. I have pain in my head, neck shoulders, back, arms, hands and I am swollen on three sides of my neck and my flexen in my knees are off the chart. It s a workmens Compensation Case and my job is on the line . What do I do?
Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Dear patient
Three herniated discs with less diameters as u mentioned indicates significant spinal canal stenosis. This is Causing spinal cord compression and neurological symptoms. This needs urgent attention by neurosurgeon and you should consider for surgical excision of disc asap. You may go for endoscopic approach or open excision of disc. Since there are multiple discs open approach is preferred.
Three herniated discs with less diameters as u mentioned indicates significant spinal canal stenosis. This is Causing spinal cord compression and neurological symptoms. This needs urgent attention by neurosurgeon and you should consider for surgical excision of disc asap. You may go for endoscopic approach or open excision of disc. Since there are multiple discs open approach is preferred.
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