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How Can An Injured Cervical Spinal Cord Be Treated?

I have had a MTI that shows my C5 in my neck is brusied and will have to have surgery to repair it. Is that the only choice? Mt left arm is painful in the elbow and fouarm and my left hand tingles most of the time especially if I am sitting down. Is there anyway besides surgery or any pain meds that could help?
posted on Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Hello,

If there is no fracture and you don’t have any weakness, We can go for conservative management.

Consult a neurosurgeon and he will direct you accordingly.

As of now, you can take analgesics like Tramadol or Hydrocodone for pain relief.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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How Can An Injured Cervical Spinal Cord Be Treated?

Hello, If there is no fracture and you don’t have any weakness, We can go for conservative management. Consult a neurosurgeon and he will direct you accordingly. As of now, you can take analgesics like Tramadol or Hydrocodone for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician