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My neck bone moved forward from my spine. i saw this on the swallow test. my concern is how dangerous is this. i also have severe osteoporosis in neck?

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See a cervical spine: See a cervical spine orthopedic specialist. This can potentially pinch nerve/s in your neck and cause neurologic symptoms down your arm/s.

Answered 12/4/2013

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