A 30-year-old female asked:
can a torn muscle in neck and back be diagnosed and repaired if injury occurred several months ago? how are torn nerves diagnosed and treated?
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Dr. Adam Kinninger answered
14 years experience Family Medicine
Exam, X-ray, MRI: A good exam, x-rays, and if indicated an MRI should be able to tell you the source of your pain. If you have already healed from your injury, your studies may all be normal.
Answered on Jun 28, 2015
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