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Is a 3mm spinal cord compression at c5-c6 significant enough to cause symptoms? r arm pain weakness limited rom to the right dizziness

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Dr. Matthew Kozminski answered

Yes: short answer, yes it is possible. If the disc is lateral, it can also cause some compression of the nerve root as well.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 5/31/2018

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A member asked:

Is a 3mm spinal cord compression at c5-c6 significant enough to cause symptoms? r arm pain weakness limited rom to the right dizziness

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matthew Kozminski answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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