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What does "right para-central disc protrusion at c5-c6 level" mean?

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Disk herniation: The disc material between the 5th and 6th cervical spine has a partial disruption on the right side of the spinal canal. Unless this herniation is causing spinal cord compression, these are usually incidental findings found on many mris.

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Answered 9/15/2017

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A member asked:

What does "right para-central disc protrusion at c5-c6 level" mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Reichert answered

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

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