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  • Nalpasin
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    Dr. Corenman,

    I have herniated discs at c4-c5-c6-c7, lightly touching the cord, but with no high signal on MRI. I have pain and tingling in legs, arms and scapula, with some little weakness sometimes (legs). But I do not have long track sings: no hyperreflexia, no Hoffman, no inverted supinator sign, no imbalance (no positive Romberg test), no numbness, no vibration or lost sensation. Is the symptomatology compatible with cervical herniated discs, as myelopathy? Should other causes be investigated?

    Thanks you very much,
    kind regards.

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    Generally, without signal change in the cord, but with some effacement (touching) of the cord without real compression and no long tract signs, it would be highly unusual to be myelopathy. There are many other disorders that can cause extremity tingling such as peripheral neuropathy or some other metabolic disorders.

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    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
    Nalpasin
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    Thank you so much, Doctor Corenman. It is extremely kind of you to answer altruistically our questions.

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