Suggest treatment for bilateral posterior osteophytes
Patient: I have had a c6 corpectomy with cage spacer. Now at C4/C5 I have developed posterior bilateral osteophytes which have mass effect on the left and right nerve roots. At this time there are no symptoms in my right arm but my left gets pretty bad. What is the likely hood of needing more surgery? andrew. Doctor: Hi and thanks for using HCM,We understand your concern you should know that surgery depends on your neurological examination and symptom alleviation from treatment.If you are experiencing pain or numbness treatment management like painkillers and physiotherapy are recommended. If there is no symptom alleviation than surgery is an option to take in consideration.Please feel free for any other information.