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Is surgery recommended if mri report states severe cervical foraminal c6/c7 narrowing on the left side and moderate on right side.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

NO: requires PT evaluation,, orthopedic evaluation and anti-inflammatory medication. Surgery would be the last choice in therapy.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/12/2019

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A member asked:

Is surgery recommended if mri report states severe cervical foraminal c6/c7 narrowing on the left side and moderate on right side.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

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