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Neck Arthritis Posted: 09-03-06 19:09pm


I have chronic neck pain and was hoping I could get some advice, i don't know where to turn. My mri results are : a posterior disc bulge is seen at the c3-c4 level which impinges on the thecal sac. Diffuse disc bulging also seen at the c5-c6 , and c6-7 levels, these two disc bulges cause small ventral impressions upon the thecal sac. Ventral marginal osteophytes noted at c5-c6, c6-c7 levels, degenerative disease. Moderate narrowing of the c6/7 disc is present. The first orthopoedist I saw who took the mri recommended I take motrin, try physical therapy and also try intradermal injections.He said I would be looking for trouble if I did surgery. The 2nd spine specialist I saw said if the pain continues or gets worse he would recommend and perform a fusion on 3 discs c3/4, c5/c6/ and c6/c7. Can someone please guide me in the right direction. Thankyou.

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