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Cervical rediculopathy diagnosis, advised to follow up with specialist. better to see an orthopedic surgeon, a neurologist, or let mri results guide?

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BOTH: Do you have MRI results? I suggest 2 opinions as you noted.

Dr Khondker agreed

Answered 2/22/2017

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A member asked:

Cervical rediculopathy diagnosis, advised to follow up with specialist. better to see an orthopedic surgeon, a neurologist, or let mri results guide?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Khondker agreed

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