Experiencing pain and numbness in my left hand and thumb, and an MRI showed a bulge between C2 and C3. Could this be treated with medication or would surgery be necessary?

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I have spinal stenosis with a 5.5 mm AP diameter at L4-L5 disc and I'm not sure whether to see a neurosurgeon or an orthopedist if surgery is needed. Also, would a laminotomy or laminectomy be better for my condition?

Discectomy is advised to the patient.

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My mom's MRI shows Arnold Chiari malformation type 1 with a syrinx at D2 spinal canal - is surgery the only treatment option or are there other ways to manage this without going under the knife

SX IS ONLY OPTION.

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I've been having this nerve compression in my spine that's causing pain and discomfort in my right leg. I understand medications might not fix it completely, but is surgery really the only solution for this kind of problem? Are there other options I should consider first?

neurologist opinion is advised to the patient.

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