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T6-7 a 4mm posterior disc protrusion with superior extrusion extending behind the lower on half of t6, measuring 9mm cc, causing mild imp on cord and midline?

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

I meed to know what : Symptoms u are having , this MRI finding is not consistantly symptomatic and maybe an incidental finding to which no symptoms can be attatched depends on clinical setting the thoracic spine is different than lumbar or cervical is disase prevalence thoracic pain is most likely muscular.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Pushing on Things: If these herniated disks are causing pain then getting epidural injections may be helpful. However if you are doing OK and no pain, then I would leave them alone. Eventually they will heal as much as they can, but can take as much as 6-9 months to resolve. Unless you are getting increased pain or weakness, I wouldn't worry.

Answered 6/30/2014

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