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What is the difference of collapsed vertebra in the neck or herniated cervical disc? i have sore neck and shoulder on one side for a few months .

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Both are the same!: As to symptoms- get ortho consult. Might need mri- don't neglect same. Any trauma? To neck?

Answered 7/26/2018

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Just by diagnosis: One refers 2 a bone fracture, while the disk is a soft tissue.

Answered 3/8/2014

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