it means you need a discectomy and fusion surgery..see 2 neurosurgeons..good luck..you will be fine..don't wait..nerve damage can lead to lasting muscle weakness
hi,it means that your doctor plan to tell you about surgical treatment.
A herniated disc at cervical segment 6 and 7 (C6-C7) causes C7 nerve root impingement and is another common type of cervical herniated disc. It can cause weakness in the triceps and in the extensor muscles of the fingers. Numbness and tingling along with pain can radiate down the triceps and into the middle finger.
So,that's why.