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My xray report says severe cervial foraminal stenosis. should i be concerned? i have mild to moderate shoulder pain. i had 3 level cervical fusion 2 months ago. the report was from my 2 month check to make sure the fusion was good and it is?
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Foraminal stenosis in the cervical vertebra is merely a notation indicating that the passageway (foramen) where nerves exit the spinal cord at that level is narrowed and that pinched nerves may be more of a problem. If you are not experiencing symptoms, then you have nothing to worry about. Talk to your surgeon for further treatment plans and follow up.
Answered 1/4/2022
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