Treatment of Herniated Disc in the Neck

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From: Scott Middlebrooks, MD

Category: Orthopedics

Added: Dec 01, 2008

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Herniated disc in the neck. Dr. Scott Middlebrooks, an orthopedic surgeon, discusses treatment of disc disease in the neck, including conservative treatment and surgical treatment, as well as advances in the surgical treatment of a herniated disc in the neck. The most common symptoms of a herniated disc are pain and numbness or tingling in the arms, as well as weakness. Treatment can include anti inflammatory medicines, physical therapy, epidural injections, and sometimes surgery.

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manyfr777 (Dec 09, 2008)

It is so painful to have a ruptured disk in the neck. My son has been suffering and we are hoping that conservative treatment will help. He seems to be getting better and may consider having herniated disk surgery if all else fails. Another close family member has already had a fusion.

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