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Severe cervical foraminal stenosis. are there any effective treatments?

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May require surgery: Severe cervical atenosis oftenresults in pain, numbness, even weakness and muscle strophy. Seek an orthopedic, or sometimes neurosurgical consultation regarding function, possible non-surgical treatment and surgical options.

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Answered 12/12/2016

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