Thank you so much for your reply Dr. Corenman.
Prior to the MRI he had a CT done. My father stated that his neck pain was the result of a motor vehicle accident in October 2012. He had the CT Spine Cervical 10-28-2010. The findings were as follows:
FINDINGS – The alignment is normal without evidence of subluxation or fracture. Degenerative disk disease with anterior and posterior osteophytes is evident at C5-C6 and C6-C7. Posterior disc bulges are evident at C2C3 and C3-C4. Posterior disc bulges are evident at C2-C3 and C3-C4. Posterior disk/osteophyte complexes are evident at C4-C5, C5-C6, and C6-C7. These findings may be chronic in nature. Clinical correlation is recommended. If there is concern of acute soft tissue injury, magnetic resonance imaging could be considered.
IMPRESSION-
1. CHRONIC DEGENERATIVE CHANGE.
2. NO ACUTE ABNORMALITY IS IDENTIFIED.
He had seen a chiropractor in the past with some relief, and is currently seeing a physical therapist 2 times weekly. Regarding the tumor, I will have to find out more about that. I do have a copy of an x-ray of the left shoulder that he obtained from the chiropractor. I do notice a lot of muscle loss/wasting of the muscles in my father’s left hand.
What would you believe to be the next course of action? I would like to help my father obtain some relief, as he is very depressed & his ability to get around is so diminished.
Thank you again Dr. Corenman