Keyhole spine surgery is also known as open surgery. It is a minimally invasive surgery. Certain disc problems and spinal tumors can be treated with this surgery.
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I have weakness and pain in the arm. Should I anticipate surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently had an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on my neck. I have a 75 % weakness and pain in the left arm (tricep). I have taken Methylprednisolone for six days. Should I anticipate surgery? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear this. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report shows pressure on the nerves in the cervical spine (neck). These nerves eventually go to your upper limbs. Hence the... Read Full »