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I got an mri and it says c5-6 and c6-7 - small posterior central disc protrusion and annular fissure, what should i do, what is it?
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Nothing: These are very minor abnormalities. You should direct this question as well to the doctor who ordered the mri.
Answered 1/26/2014
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