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Orthopedic Surgery 40 years experience
Don't worry too much: Pars defects are not uncommon and can be developmental and also traumatic. If the MRI was done within 6 weeks of the accident the MRI might show edem... Read More
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Orthopedic Surgery 40 years experience
Bone cancer: Cancer of the bone is most often metastatic from another primary cancer in the body. The common ones that metastasize to bone are Prostate, Breast, K... Read More
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Cervical radiculitis: The symptom you are complaining of could be due to compression of one of your cervical nerve roots in your neck. It is possible that the compression ... Read More
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Orthopedic Surgery 40 years experience
Wrong indication: A total knee replacement should be reserved for improving pain relief when the joint is worn out. It can improve stability. If you have had failed m... Read More
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Orthopedic Surgery 40 years experience
Nerve root pain?: Osteophytes are the body's way of spreading out the pressure in an area in which a joint or disc is wearing out. Sometimes those spurs can irritate n... Read More
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