<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I have broad based osteophytes which are flattening my spinal chord and bilateral foraminal stenosis at C5C6 with C6 sensory deficit and weakness in both arms I am waiting to see a neurosurgeon but there are a lack of appointments, I take codeine and gabapentin will I need surgery and would this help? thanks  <response>: Hi, Surgery may be indicated if there can be a clear documentation of muscle weakness which is progressive. A neurologist or physical medicine specialist would be best suited for this type of examination. However, if weakness cannot be documented, and we are talking about only sensory problems - pain then, surgery may not be indicated and in fact, could cause unnecessary complications to the current symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. 