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Ct said chronic changes cause mild mass effect on cord at 4 diff interspaces. mild degen changes mid cerv facet joints. mod narrowing of interspace.

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Arthritis: On MRI it would appear that your neck is aging faster than you are. Follow up with your neurosurgeon and if no surgical options are available see a good chiropractor.

Answered 3/12/2020

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A member asked:

Ct said chronic changes cause mild mass effect on cord at 4 diff interspaces. mild degen changes mid cerv facet joints. mod narrowing of interspace.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

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