I'm really concerned about my son's condition. We found out he has an extra vertebra in his neck after he complained of neck stiffness and we visited an orthopedic doctor. I'm wondering if having this extra vertebra is something serious. Could this lead to any major issues or is it something we should closely monitor?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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An extra vertebra in the neck, also known as a cervical rib, is a rare condition that usually doesn't cause symptoms. However, it can cause pain or weakness in the arm. Treatments can help with these symptoms

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Answered 04/07/2025

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My husband has been dealing with pain in his right wrist for the past four months and was diagnosed with Kienbock's disease by an orthopedist. The doctor recommended surgery since he's in stage 2, and the MRI and X-ray show his lunate bone is damaged from poor blood supply. Is surgery really the only option at this stage or are there other treatments we could try first

immobilisation and surgery,ortho opinion.

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My MRI report shows a complete tear in the middle part of the ACL and a full tear of the distal MCL. Is there any chance these injuries can heal on their own without needing surgery? I'm really worried about recovery options.

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