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Mri results large left sided extrusion c6-7 with left anterior cord compression and severe left c7nerve root compression. broad based posterior spur c4-5 with foraminal narrowing. small central protrusion c3-5 & c5-6. prominent narrowing of canal?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Disc: If you are symptomatic with this you will likely need therapy of some type. I hope your are seeing a neurologist or neurosurgeon for this problem.

Answered 8/15/2019

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A member asked:

Mri results large left sided extrusion c6-7 with left anterior cord compression and severe left c7nerve root compression. broad based posterior spur c4-5 with foraminal narrowing. small central protrusion c3-5 & c5-6. prominent narrowing of canal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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