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Focal disc extrusion on right side c7 t1 impinges right lateral recess. degenerate changes produce mod narrowing of right neural foramen. numbness and discomfort continue after 1 month pt. advice. surgery?
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Advice re surgery: The responsibility for deciding whether an operation is indicated properly rests with the surgeon who would perform it. This is one of the fundamental ethical tenets of medical practice. If you see a surgeon with whose opinion you're not satisfied, seek another opinion.
Answered 11/4/2019
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