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Can or do you think surgery is an option when my mri results say i have a dorsal annular tear and annular bulge at t8-9 and multi-level spondylosis without cord compromise and multi-level foraminal stenosis?
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Probably not: This doesn't sound like a surgical diagnosis - especially with no nerve compression. With that being said, I'm sure you could find an orthopedic surgeon that would happily operate. Proceed with caution. Hope this helps.
Answered 5/13/2015
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