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Having Pain In Neck And Arm. Done With MRI Scan. What Are The Findings?

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Posted on Sat, 15 Jun 2013
Question: Hi Doctor,

My brother had a pain in neck and left arm from past one week and i consult a doctor and he recommended for MRI Scan. Here im attaching the report and want to know about your opinion on this.

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Answered by Dr. Rahul D Chaudhari (58 minutes later)
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He has C5-6 and C6-7 disc herniation with C6 nerve root compression. Does he have any numbness or weakness in the arm? Need to see the patient clinically.
Most likely he will need C5-6 and C6-7 discectomy and fusion.

Thanks.
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Having Pain In Neck And Arm. Done With MRI Scan. What Are The Findings?

Thanks for writing to us.
He has C5-6 and C6-7 disc herniation with C6 nerve root compression. Does he have any numbness or weakness in the arm? Need to see the patient clinically.
Most likely he will need C5-6 and C6-7 discectomy and fusion.

Thanks.