Hi- I recently had an MRI for acute neck and left arm pain. The results are as follows
Hi, Thanks for the query, Before I respond to your questions, let me tell you that the management of disc problem whether medical or surgical depends upon the clinical and investigations findings. It should never be based upon the MRI findings. If a patient has pain and neurological deficit (documented by a neurologist) and pain has not responded to medical management and MRI shows problem with clinical correlation, then surgery is the best option. However, if a patient has pain alone and there are no other neurological deficits, initial treatment should always be conservative with medicines and physiotherapy. Persistent pain despite treatment is another indications for surgery. I still feel that if you do not have any weakness of hand, you may try medications like Gabapentin, pregabalin end physical therapy. If this fails you may consult a neurosurgeon to discuss the various surgical options.  The options are partial removal of the bones that causes the compression.  Hope this clarifies Best wishes Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor .com/doctors/