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Mri shows multilevel cervical spondylosis throughout cervical spine most severe c4-5 & c5-6 resulting in complete effacement of csf & moderate spinal canal stenosis; no abnormal cord signal. what does this mean & how dangerous is it?

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Very: This is very important to get it treated before you lose function of the nerves below that level

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