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I have a bulging disc at c5/c6 with radiating pain left upper arm/forearm could this also cause referred pain to thoracic facet joint area?.
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Not really: Bulging disc atc5/c6 can cause pain in left upper arm and fore arm but will not cause referred pain in thoracic facet joint area.
Answered 2/14/2014
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Dermatome: The c5, C6 and t1 share same motor and sensory dermatome that is responsible for upper extremities hence can have pain in upper extremities and uppermostchest and back.
Answered 11/27/2017
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