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Athlete w/loss of cervical lordosis, large lateral disc osteophyte c5/c6 causing severe narrowing foramen, indentation of thecal sac. what are best treatment options?

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Dr. Christopher Ferguson answered

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Spine surgeon: You need to be evaluated by a spine surgeon. Treatment depends on your symptoms, exam findings and imaging results.

Answered 4/13/2013

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A member asked:

Athlete w/loss of cervical lordosis, large lateral disc osteophyte c5/c6 causing severe narrowing foramen, indentation of thecal sac. what are best treatment options?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Ferguson answered

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