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Got mri. i have congenital fusion at c3-c4. minimal left side disc bulge and marginal osteophytes at c3-c4 contributing to some very mild left neuroforaminal stenosis. also negative for focal disc protrusion or evidence of cord compression. my neck someti
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Varies: The findings on the MRI are pretty mild. A congenital fusion does not usually cause symptoms in and of itself, nor would the stenosis at that level. A detailed history and exam correlated with the MRI would likely tell the cause of your pain and options for treatment.
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